CVE-2020-5916
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5916 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In BIG-IP versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.4 and 15.0.0-15.0.1.3 the Certificate Administrator user role and higher privileged roles can perform arbitrary file reads outside of the web root directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In BIG-IP versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.4 and 15.0.0-15.0.1.3 the Certificate Administrator user role and higher privileged roles can perform arbitrary file reads outside of the web root directory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Ssl Orchestrator | >= 15.0.0, < 15.0.1.4 |
| F5 | Ssl Orchestrator | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K29923912Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K29923912Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5916?
In BIG-IP versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.4 and 15.0.0-15.0.1.3 the Certificate Administrator user role and higher privileged roles can perform arbitrary file reads outside of the web root directory.
How severe is CVE-2020-5916?
CVE-2020-5916 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5916?
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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