CVE-2020-5887: Critical severity f5 access policy manager vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2020
·
Updated

On versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.1, 15.0.0-15.0.1.2, and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) may expose a mechanism for remote attackers to access local daemons and bypass port lockdown settings.

Affected Software

39 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.2.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<=15.0.1.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.0.1

Event History

Apr 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5887?

CVE-2020-5887 is a vulnerability in BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) that may allow remote attackers to access local daemons and bypass port lockdown settings.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5887?

Versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.1, 15.0.0-15.0.1.2, and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3 of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 BIG-IP Analytics, F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager, F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service, F5 Big-ip Link Controller, F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager, F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator, F5 Big-ip Edge Gateway, F5 Big-ip Domain Name System, and F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager are affected by CVE-2020-5887.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5887?

CVE-2020-5887 has a severity rating of 9.1, which is critical.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-5887?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-5887 by accessing local daemons and bypassing port lockdown settings.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-5887?

Yes, F5 Networks has released a security advisory with instructions on how to mitigate the vulnerability. Please refer to the official advisory for detailed steps.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203