CVE-2020-5940: XSS

Published Nov 5, 2020
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Updated

In versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI), also known as the BIG-IP Configuration utility.

Affected Software

39 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=14.1.0<14.1.2.4
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=16.0.0<16.0.1

Event History

Nov 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-5940.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5940?

The severity of CVE-2020-5940 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5940?

Versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, and 14.1.0-14.1.2.3 of the 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 Domain Name System, F5 Big-ip Edge Gateway, F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service, F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager, F5 Big-ip Link Controller, F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager, and F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator are affected by CVE-2020-5940.

4

What is the description of CVE-2020-5940?

CVE-2020-5940 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI).

5

How do I fix CVE-2020-5940?

To fix CVE-2020-5940, users should upgrade to a version beyond the affected range: 14.1.2.4 for versions 14.1.0-14.1.2.3, 15.1.1 for versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, and 16.0.1 for versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1.

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