CVE-2019-6599: XSS

Published Mar 13, 2019
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Updated

In BIG-IP 11.6.1-11.6.3.2 or 11.5.1-11.5.8, or Enterprise Manager 3.1.1, improper escaping of values in an undisclosed page of the configuration utility may result with an improper handling on the JSON response when it is injected by a malicious script via a remote cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

Affected Software

2 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.5.1<=11.5.8
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.3

Event History

Mar 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6599?

CVE-2019-6599 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-6599?

To fix CVE-2019-6599, upgrade to the latest version of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-6599?

CVE-2019-6599 affects F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager versions from 11.5.1 to 11.5.8 and 11.6.1 to 11.6.3.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2019-6599 have?

CVE-2019-6599 allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts through an insufficiently secured configuration utility.

5

Is CVE-2019-6599 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2019-6599 is a known vulnerability affecting specific versions of F5 software, but its prevalence depends on the usage of those versions in the field.

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