CVE-2020-5905

Name: CVE-2020-5905
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-01T15:15:15.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5905 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In version 11.6.1-11.6.5.2 of the BIG-IP system Configuration utility Network > WCCP page, the system does not sanitize all user-provided data before display.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In version 11.6.1-11.6.5.2 of the BIG-IP system Configuration utility Network > WCCP page, the system does not sanitize all user-provided data before display.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Analytics	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Application Security Manager	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Domain Name System	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Link Controller	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5.2

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K07051153Vendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/290915Third Party Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K07051153Vendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/290915Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5905?

In version 11.6.1-11.6.5.2 of the BIG-IP system Configuration utility Network > WCCP page, the system does not sanitize all user-provided data before display.

How severe is CVE-2020-5905?

CVE-2020-5905 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5905?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-5905?

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Source: NVD / NIST