CVE-2020-5905: XSS

Published Jul 1, 2020
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Updated

In version 11.6.1-11.6.5.2 of the BIG-IP system Configuration utility Network > WCCP page, the system does not sanitize all user-provided data before display.

Affected Software

11 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5.2

Event History

Jul 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5905?

CVE-2020-5905 has a severity rating of Medium.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5905?

To mitigate CVE-2020-5905, upgrade to the latest supported version of the F5 BIG-IP software.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2020-5905?

CVE-2020-5905 affects F5 BIG-IP versions 11.6.1 to 11.6.5.2.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-5905?

The impact of CVE-2020-5905 can allow an attacker to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5905?

For more information on CVE-2020-5905, refer to F5's official security advisory.

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