CVE-2019-6639: XSS
First published: Wed Jul 03 2019(Updated: )
On BIG-IP (AFM, PEM) 14.1.0-14.1.0.5, 14.0.0-14.0.0.4, 13.0.0-13.1.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.4, 11.6.1-11.6.3.4, and 11.5.1-11.5.8, an undisclosed TMUI pages for AFM and PEM Subscriber management are vulnerable to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue. This is a control plane issue only and is not accessible from the data plane. The attack requires a malicious resource administrator to store the XSS.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=11.5.0<11.5.9 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=11.6.0<11.6.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=12.1.0<12.1.4.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=13.0.0<13.1.1.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=14.0.0<14.0.0.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=14.1.0<14.1.0.6 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=11.5.0<11.5.9 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=11.6.0<11.6.4 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=12.1.0<12.1.4.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=13.0.0<13.1.1.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=14.0.0<14.0.0.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | >=14.1.0<14.1.0.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6639?
CVE-2019-6639 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6639?
To fix CVE-2019-6639, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP software to the latest versions beyond the affected versions listed in the advisory.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6639?
CVE-2019-6639 affects F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager and Policy Enforcement Manager in specific versions ranging from 11.5.0 to 14.1.0.5.
Is CVE-2019-6639 a network or application level issue?
CVE-2019-6639 is primarily a control plane issue, indicating that it may expose administrative interfaces to vulnerabilities.
What impact can CVE-2019-6639 have on my environment?
If exploited, CVE-2019-6639 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of an authenticated session, potentially compromising administrative access.
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