CVE-2020-5863
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Nginx Controller | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.9.0 |
| F5 | Nginx Controller | >= 3.0.0, < 3.2.0 |
| F5 | Nginx Controller | 1.0.1 |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200430-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K14631834Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200430-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K14631834Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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