CVE-2018-5511: High severity F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager vulnerability
On F5 BIG-IP 13.1.0-13.1.0.3 or 13.0.0, when authenticated administrative users execute commands in the Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI), also referred to as the BIG-IP Configuration utility, restrictions on allowed commands may not be enforced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-5511.
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager, F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager, F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 BIG-IP Analytics, F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager, F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway, F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager, F5 BIG-IP Link Controller, F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager, F5 BIG-IP Webaccelerator, F5 BIG-IP Websafe, F5 BIG-IP Domain Name System, and F5 BIG-IP Enterprise Manager.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5511?
The severity of CVE-2018-5511 is high with a score of 7.2.
How does this vulnerability affect F5 BIG-IP?
This vulnerability affects F5 BIG-IP by allowing authenticated administrative users to execute unauthorized commands in the Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI).
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, there is a fix available for this vulnerability. Please refer to the vendor's advisory for more information on how to apply the fix.