CVE-2020-5950
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.03%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5950 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. On BIG-IP 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, undisclosed endpoints in iControl REST allow for a reflected XSS attack, which could lead to a complete compromise of the BIG-IP system if the victim user is granted the admin role.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On BIG-IP 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, undisclosed endpoints in iControl REST allow for a reflected XSS attack, which could lead to a complete compromise of the BIG-IP system if the victim user is granted the admin role.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.7 |
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K42696541Not Applicable
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K05204103Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K42696541Not Applicable
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5950?
On BIG-IP 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, undisclosed endpoints in iControl REST allow for a reflected XSS attack, which could lead to a complete compromise of the BIG-IP system if the victim user is granted the admin role.
How severe is CVE-2020-5950?
CVE-2020-5950 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5950?
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-2020-5950?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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