CVE-2020-5892
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5892 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In versions 7.1.5-7.1.8, the BIG-IP Edge Client components in BIG-IP APM, Edge Gateway, and FirePass legacy allow attackers to obtain the full session ID from process memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In versions 7.1.5-7.1.8, the BIG-IP Edge Client components in BIG-IP APM, Edge Gateway, and FirePass legacy allow attackers to obtain the full session ID from process memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager Client | >= 7.1.5, <= 7.1.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 14.0.0, <= 14.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.1.0 |
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K15838353Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K15838353Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5892?
In versions 7.1.5-7.1.8, the BIG-IP Edge Client components in BIG-IP APM, Edge Gateway, and FirePass legacy allow attackers to obtain the full session ID from process memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-5892?
CVE-2020-5892 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5892?
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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