CVE-2020-5863

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 1.12%

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CVE-2020-5863 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In NGINX Controller versions prior to 3.2.0, an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the Controller API can create unprivileged user accounts. The user which is created is only able to upload a new license to the system but cannot view or modify any other components of the system.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In NGINX Controller versions prior to 3.2.0, an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the Controller API can create unprivileged user accounts. The user which is created is only able to upload a new license to the system but cannot view or modify any other components of the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.12%

62.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
F5Nginx Controller>= 2.0.0, <= 2.9.0
F5Nginx Controller>= 3.0.0, < 3.2.0
F5Nginx Controller1.0.1
NetappCloud BackupAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5863?
In NGINX Controller versions prior to 3.2.0, an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the Controller API can create unprivileged user accounts. The user which is created is only able to upload a new license to the system but cannot view or modify any other components of the system.
How severe is CVE-2020-5863?
CVE-2020-5863 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5863?
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