CVE-2020-5870
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5870 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In BIG-IQ 5.2.0-7.0.0, high availability (HA) synchronization mechanisms do not use any form of authentication for connecting to the peer.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In BIG-IQ 5.2.0-7.0.0, high availability (HA) synchronization mechanisms do not use any form of authentication for connecting to the peer.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Iq Centralized Management | >= 5.2.0, <= 5.4.0 |
| F5 | Big-Iq Centralized Management | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Iq Centralized Management | >= 7.0.0, < 7.1.0 |
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K69422435Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K69422435Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5870?
In BIG-IQ 5.2.0-7.0.0, high availability (HA) synchronization mechanisms do not use any form of authentication for connecting to the peer.
How severe is CVE-2020-5870?
CVE-2020-5870 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5870?
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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