CVE-2020-5399: Cloud Foundry CredHub, versions prior to 2.5.10, connects to a MySQL database without TLS even when configured

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-5399?

credhub: upgrade to 2.5.10; cloud foundry cf-deployment: upgrade to 12.29.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-5399 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5399 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-5399 affect?

CVE-2020-5399 affects credhub, cloud foundry cf-deployment. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Cloud Foundry CredHub, versions prior to 2.5.10, connects to a MySQL database without TLS even when configured to use TLS. A malicious user with access to the network between CredHub and its MySQL database may eavesdrop on database connecti

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-5399?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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CVE-2020-5399 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting credhub, cloud foundry cf-deployment. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cloud Foundry CredHub, versions prior to 2.5.10, connects to a MySQL database without TLS even when configured to use TLS. A malicious user with access to the network between CredHub and its MySQL database may eavesdrop on database connections and thereby gain unauthorized access to CredHub and other components.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2020-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Pivotal Software, Inc. · Vendor: cloudfoundry · pivotal software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-12 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cloudfoundry credhub UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5.10

Fixed in: 2.5.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.5.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade credhub

Note

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

pivotal software cloud foundry cf-deployment UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.29.0

Fixed in: 12.29.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cloud-foundry-cf-deployment || rpm -q cloud-foundry-cf-deployment || cloud-foundry-cf-deployment --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.29.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cloud-foundry-cf-deployment

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cloud-foundry-cf-deployment

Note

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

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-2020-5399?

credhub: upgrade to 2.5.10; cloud foundry cf-deployment: upgrade to 12.29.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-5399 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5399 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-2020-5399 affect?

CVE-2020-5399 affects credhub, cloud foundry cf-deployment. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Cloud Foundry CredHub, versions prior to 2.5.10, connects to a MySQL database without TLS even when configured to use TLS. A malicious user with access to the network between CredHub and its MySQL database may eavesdrop on database connecti

How urgent is CVE-2020-5399?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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