CVE-2018-5545: Input Validation
First published: Thu Sep 13 2018(Updated: )
On F5 WebSafe Alert Server 1.0.0-4.2.6, a malicious, authenticated user can execute code on the alert server by using a maliciously crafted payload.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 WebSafe | >=1.0.0<=4.2.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5545?
CVE-2018-5545 has a high severity level due to the potential for unauthorized code execution by an authenticated user.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5545?
To fix CVE-2018-5545, update the F5 WebSafe Alert Server to a version above 4.2.6.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-5545?
CVE-2018-5545 affects users of F5 WebSafe Alert Server versions 1.0.0 to 4.2.6.
Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2018-5545?
No, only an authenticated user can exploit CVE-2018-5545.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-5545?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the F5 WebSafe Alert Server by using a crafted payload.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/f5
- canonical/f5 websafe
- version/f5 websafe/1.0.0
- version/f5 websafe/4.2.6