CVE-2019-11286: VMware GemFire versions prior to 9.10.0, 9.9.1, 9.8.5, and 9.7.5, and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs versions pr

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CRITICAL 9.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-11286 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting gemfire, tanzu gemfire for virtual machines. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VMware GemFire versions prior to 9.10.0, 9.9.1, 9.8.5, and 9.7.5, and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs versions prior to 1.11.0, 1.10.1, 1.9.2, and 1.8.2, contain a JMX service available to the network which does not properly restrict input. A remote authenticated malicious user may request against the service with a crafted set of credentials leading to remote code execution.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2020-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Pivotal Software, Inc. · Vendor: vmware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-07-31 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmware gemfire UPGRADE

Affected: >= 9.7.0 and < 9.7.5 · >= 9.8.0 and < 9.8.5 · >= 9.9.0 and < 9.9.1

Fixed in: 9.7.5, 9.8.5, 9.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gemfire || rpm -q gemfire || gemfire --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gemfire

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gemfire

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gemfire sudo apt install gemfire=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold gemfire

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gemfire sudo dnf downgrade gemfire-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add gemfire

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

vmware tanzu gemfire for virtual machines UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.8.0 and < 1.8.2 · >= 1.9.0 and < 1.9.2 · >= 1.10.0 and < 1.10.1

Fixed in: 1.8.2, 1.9.2, 1.10.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines || rpm -q tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines || tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines sudo apt install tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines sudo dnf downgrade tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tanzu-gemfire-for-virtual-machines

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-11286?

gemfire: upgrade to 9.7.5, 9.8.5, 9.9.1; tanzu gemfire for virtual machines: upgrade to 1.8.2, 1.9.2, 1.10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-11286 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11286 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-11286 affect?

CVE-2019-11286 affects gemfire, tanzu gemfire for virtual machines. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). VMware GemFire versions prior to 9.10.0, 9.9.1, 9.8.5, and 9.7.5, and VMware Tanzu GemFire for VMs versions prior to 1.11.0, 1.10.1, 1.9.2, and 1.8.2, contain a JMX service available to the network which does not properly restrict input. A

How urgent is CVE-2019-11286?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity

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