CVE-2019-6646
UnknownEPSS 1.51%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6646 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. On BIG-IP 11.5.2-11.6.4 and Enterprise Manager 3.1.1, REST users with guest privileges may be able to escalate their privileges and run commands with admin privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On BIG-IP 11.5.2-11.6.4 and Enterprise Manager 3.1.1, REST users with guest privileges may be able to escalate their privileges and run commands with admin privileges.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 11.5.2, <= 11.6.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Enterprise Manager | 3.1.1 |
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K53990093Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K53990093Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6646?
On BIG-IP 11.5.2-11.6.4 and Enterprise Manager 3.1.1, REST users with guest privileges may be able to escalate their privileges and run commands with admin privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-6646?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6646 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6646?
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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