CWE
319
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-5893

First published: Thu Apr 30 2020(Updated: )

In versions 7.1.5-7.1.8, when a user connects to a VPN using BIG-IP Edge Client over an unsecure network, BIG-IP Edge Client responds to authentication requests over HTTP while sending probes for captive portal detection.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.3
F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager>=14.0.0<=14.1.2
F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager>=15.0.0<=15.1.0
F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager Client>=7.1.5<7.1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-5893?

    CVE-2020-5893 is a vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager, versions 7.1.5-7.1.8, that allows authentication requests to be sent over HTTP on an unsecure network.

  • How does CVE-2020-5893 affect F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager?

    CVE-2020-5893 affects F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager versions 7.1.5-7.1.8 by allowing authentication requests to be sent over HTTP on an unsecure network.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-5893?

    CVE-2020-5893 has a severity rating of medium with a value of 3.7.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-5893?

    To fix CVE-2020-5893, upgrade F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager to a version higher than 7.1.8.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5893?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-5893 at the following link: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K97733133

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