PatchTheCVECVE-2020-5428: In applications using Spring Cloud Task 2.2.4.RELEASE and below, may be vulnerable to SQL injection when exerc
CVE-2020-5428 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting spring cloud task. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In applications using Spring Cloud Task 2.2.4.RELEASE and below, may be vulnerable to SQL injection when exercising certain lookup queries in the TaskExplorer.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.0 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2021-01-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-5428?
spring cloud task: upgrade to newer than 2.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-5428 being exploited?
CVE-2020-5428 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-2020-5428 affect?
CVE-2020-5428 affects spring cloud task. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). In applications using Spring Cloud Task 2.2.4.RELEASE and below, may be vulnerable to SQL injection when exercising certain lookup queries in the TaskExplorer.
How urgent is CVE-2020-5428?
Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.