CVE-2020-5414: VMware Tanzu Application Service for VMs (2.7.x versions prior to 2.7.19, 2.8.x versions prior to 2.8.13, and

Routine

MEDIUM 5.7UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-5414 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.7) affecting tanzu application service for virtual machines, operations manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VMware Tanzu Application Service for VMs (2.7.x versions prior to 2.7.19, 2.8.x versions prior to 2.8.13, and 2.9.x versions prior to 2.9.7) contains an App Autoscaler that logs the UAA admin password. This credential is redacted on VMware Tanzu Operations Manager; however, the unredacted logs are available to authenticated users of the BOSH Director. This credential would grant administrative privileges to a malicious user. The same versions of

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-532
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 03:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmware tanzu application service for virtual machines UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.7.0 and < 2.7.19 · >= 2.8.0 and < 2.8.13 · >= 2.9.0 and < 2.9.7

Fixed in: 2.7.19, 2.8.13, 2.9.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tanzu-application-service-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 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tanzu-application-service-for-virtual-machines sudo apt install tanzu-application-service-for-virtual-machines=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold tanzu-application-service-for-virtual-machines

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

dnf --showduplicates list tanzu-application-service-for-virtual-machines sudo dnf downgrade tanzu-application-service-for-virtual-machines-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tanzu-application-service-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.

vmware operations manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.7.0 and < 2.7.15 · >= 2.8.0 and < 2.8.6 · >= 2.9.0 and < 2.9.1

Fixed in: 2.7.15, 2.8.6, 2.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy operations-manager || rpm -q operations-manager || operations-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade operations-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade operations-manager

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 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison operations-manager sudo apt install operations-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold operations-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list operations-manager sudo dnf downgrade operations-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add operations-manager

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-2020-5414?

tanzu application service for virtual machines: upgrade to 2.7.19, 2.8.13, 2.9.7; operations manager: upgrade to 2.7.15, 2.8.6, 2.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-5414 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5414 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-2020-5414 affect?

CVE-2020-5414 affects tanzu application service for virtual machines, operations manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). VMware Tanzu Application Service for VMs (2.7.x versions prior to 2.7.19, 2.8.x versions prior to 2.8.13, and 2.9.x versions prior to 2.9.7) contains an App Autoscaler that logs the UAA admin password. This credential is redacted on VMware

How urgent is CVE-2020-5414?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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