7.1
CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-5880: Malicious File Upload

First published: Thu Apr 30 2020(Updated: )

Om BIG-IP 15.0.0-15.0.1.3 and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, the restjavad process may expose a way for attackers to upload arbitrary files on the BIG-IP system, bypassing the authorization system. Resulting error messages may also reveal internal paths of the server.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Access Policy Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
F5 Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Application Security Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-5880?

    CVE-2020-5880 has a high severity rating as it allows unauthorized file upload and may reveal sensitive server information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-5880?

    To fix CVE-2020-5880, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP systems to versions 15.0.1.4 or later, or 14.1.2.4 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2020-5880?

    CVE-2020-5880 affects F5 BIG-IP version 15.0.0 to 15.0.1.3 and version 14.1.0 to 14.1.2.3 across various modules.

  • What risks are associated with CVE-2020-5880?

    The risks associated with CVE-2020-5880 include unauthorized access for file uploads and the potential exposure of internal server paths.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-5880 while waiting for a patch?

    Currently, no specific workaround is published for CVE-2020-5880; the best action is to apply the recommended update as soon as possible.

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