CVE-2020-5867: High severity f5 nginx controller api management vulnerability

Published Apr 23, 2020
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Updated

In versions prior to 3.3.0, the NGINX Controller Agent installer script 'install.sh' uses HTTP instead of HTTPS to check and install packages

Affected Software

4 affected components
F5 Nginx Controller>=2.0.0<=2.9.0
F5 Nginx Controller>=3.0.0<3.3.0
F5 Nginx Controller=1.0.1
NetApp Cloud Backup

Event History

Apr 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5867?

CVE-2020-5867 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5867?

To fix CVE-2020-5867, upgrade the NGINX Controller to version 3.3.0 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2020-5867?

CVE-2020-5867 affects F5 NGINX Controller versions prior to 3.3.0 and specifically versions from 2.0.0 to 2.9.0 and 1.0.1.

4

What kind of risk does CVE-2020-5867 pose?

CVE-2020-5867 poses a risk of man-in-the-middle attacks due to the use of HTTP for package installation.

5

Is CVE-2020-5867 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-5867 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can intercept network traffic during the package installation process.

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