CVE-2020-5889: XSS

Published Apr 30, 2020
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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, in BIG-IP APM portal access, a specially crafted HTTP request can lead to reflected XSS after the BIG-IP APM system rewrites the HTTP response from the untrusted backend server and sends it to the client.

Affected Software

3 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

Event History

Apr 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5889?

CVE-2020-5889 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for reflected XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5889?

To mitigate CVE-2020-5889, upgrade the F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager to a version that is not affected.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2020-5889?

CVE-2020-5889 affects BIG-IP APM portal access on versions 14.1.0 to 14.1.2.3, 15.0.0 to 15.0.1.2, and 15.1.0 to 15.1.0.1.

4

What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2020-5889?

CVE-2020-5889 allows an attacker to exploit reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

5

How does CVE-2020-5889 occur?

CVE-2020-5889 occurs when a specially crafted HTTP request leads to improper handling of HTTP responses from untrusted backend servers.

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