CVE-2020-5410
HighExploitedPublic exploitDirectory traversal attack in Spring Cloud Config
Published Jun 5, 2020 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-32xf-jwmv-9hf3
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-5410 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Spring Cloud Config (Vmware), org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server (maven), spring-cloud-config-server (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 12, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 2.1.9, org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 2.2.3, Spring Cloud Config 2.1.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
96%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Spring Cloud Config, versions 2.2.x prior to 2.2.3, versions 2.1.x prior to 2.1.9, and older unsupported versions allow applications to serve arbitrary configuration files through the spring-cloud-config-server module. A malicious user, or attacker, can send a request using a specially crafted URL that can lead to a directory traversal attack.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 12, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Cloud ConfigVmware | >= 2.1 | 2.1.9 |
| org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-servermaven | >= 2.1.0 | 2.1.9 |
| spring-cloud-config-serverredhat | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server
2.1.9, 2.2.3
Spring Cloud Config
2.1.9, 2.2.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 5, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 12, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal
References
- advisoryRHSA-2020:5568
- advisoryRHSA-2021:3140
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5410
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Spring Cloud Config, versions 2.2.x prior to 2.2.3, versions 2.1.x prior to 2.1.9, and older unsupported versions allow applications to serve arbitrary configuration files through the spring-cloud-config-server module.
Affected: Spring Cloud Config (Vmware) versions >= 2.1; org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server (maven) versions >= 2.1.0; spring-cloud-config-server (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 12, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 2.1.9, org.springframework.cloud:spring-cloud-config-server 2.2.3, Spring Cloud Config 2.1.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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