CVE-2020-27719: XSS

Published Dec 24, 2020
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Updated

On BIG-IP 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, and 14.1.0-14.1.3, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility.

Affected Software

42 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 SSL Orchestrator>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 SSL Orchestrator>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 SSL Orchestrator>=16.0.0<16.0.1

Event History

Dec 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27719?

CVE-2020-27719 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the BIG-IP Configuration utility.

2

How does CVE-2020-27719 affect F5 products?

CVE-2020-27719 affects F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall, F5 BIG-IP Analytics, F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager, F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender, F5 Big-ip Domain Name System, F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service, F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager, F5 Big-ip Link Controller, F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager, and F5 SSL Orchestrator.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27719?

CVE-2020-27719 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-27719?

To fix CVE-2020-27719, update your F5 products to versions 14.1.3.1, 15.1.1, or 16.0.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27719?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-27719 on the F5 support website: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K19166530

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