Vulnerability · Published Jul 31, 2020 · Assigned by pivotal
CVE-2020-5396JMX Insecure Default Configuration in GemFire
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity improper access control in VMware GemFire from VMware Tanzu. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.9% (higher than 80% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.9%top 20.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
VMware GemFire versions prior to 9.10.0, 9.9.2, 9.8.7, and 9.7.6, and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs versions prior to 1.11.1 and 1.10.2, when deployed without a SecurityManager, contain a JMX service available which contains an insecure default configuration. This allows a malicious user to create an MLet mbean leading to remote code execution.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Tanzu | VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs | 1.10 – before 1.10.21.11 – before 1.11.1 |
| VMware Tanzu | VMware GemFire | 9.7 – before 9.7.69.8 – before 9.8.79.9 – before 9.9.29.10 – before 9.10.0 |
Weakness: CWE-284
References
- https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5396 x_refsource_CONFIRM