CVE-2020-5428

Name: CVE-2020-5428
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-27T18:15:13.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5428 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Spring Cloud Task	<= 2.2.4

References

https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5428Third Party Advisory
https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5428Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5428?

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 severe is CVE-2020-5428?

CVE-2020-5428 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5428?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-5428?

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Source: NVD / NIST