CVE-2018-5529

Name: CVE-2018-5529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-12T18:29:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5529 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.48%

38.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 7.1.5, <= 7.1.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 11.5.1, <= 11.5.6
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.0
F5	Big-Ip Edge	>= 7101, <= 7150

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104730Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/F5/CVE-2018-5529.txt
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52171282Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104730Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/mirchr/security-research/blob/master/vulnerabilities/F5/CVE-2018-5529.txt
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52171282Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5529?

How severe is CVE-2018-5529?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5529 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5529?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST