Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A user with Cloud Foundry Space Developer privileges could send a specially crafted Cloud Controller API request and access files on the Cloud Controller VM. This is not unauthenticated internet exposure, but it could be serious in multi-tenant or delegated-development environments.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for shared Cloud Foundry environments or installations with many delegated Space Developer users. The main business risk is unauthorized access to Cloud Controller VM files, with impact dependent on what files were reachable.
Technical view
CVE-2017-8035 affects Cloud Foundry CAPI-release versions after v1.6.0 and before v1.35.0, and cf-release versions after v244 and before v268. The issue is in the Cloud Controller API and allows a Space Developer to access files on the Cloud Controller VM.
Likely exposure
Organizations running affected Cloud Foundry CAPI-release or cf-release versions are exposed where users hold Space Developer privileges. Exposure depends on deployment version, role assignments, and whether the Cloud Controller API is reachable by those users.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and KEV is false. The described attack requires an authenticated Space Developer and a crafted CAPI request. Public sources provided do not include exploit maturity or observed abuse evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and Cloud Foundry advisory reference. No CVSS, CWE, exploit status, or detailed file scope is included in the supplied bundle, so validation should focus on version range and role-based reachability.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade CAPI-release to v1.35.0 or later where applicable.
- Upgrade cf-release to v268 or later where applicable.
- Review Cloud Foundry advisory guidance before making production changes.
- Audit Space Developer assignments and remove unnecessary access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Cloud Foundry CAPI-release and cf-release versions.
- Identify installations within the affected version ranges.
- Review Cloud Controller access by Space Developer users.
- Check Cloud Controller VM file-access logs if available.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.cloudfoundry.org/cve-2017-8035/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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