CVE-2020-5948: XSS

Published Dec 11, 2020
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Updated

On BIG-IP versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, 14.1.0-14.1.2.7, 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, undisclosed endpoints in iControl REST allow for a reflected XSS attack, which could lead to a complete compromise of the BIG-IP system if the victim user is granted the admin role.

Affected Software

44 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.2.8
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=16.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=16.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=16.0.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=16.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=16.0.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=16.0.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=16.0.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=16.0.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=16.0.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=16.0.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=16.0.0

Event History

Dec 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5948?

CVE-2020-5948 has been classified as a reflected XSS vulnerability that could lead to complete compromise of the BIG-IP system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5948?

To fix CVE-2020-5948, you should upgrade your BIG-IP versions to the fixed releases provided by F5 in their security updates.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5948?

CVE-2020-5948 affects BIG-IP versions 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, 14.1.0-14.1.2.7, 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2020-5948 enable?

CVE-2020-5948 enables reflected XSS attacks, which can allow attackers to execute scripts in the context of the user's session.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-5948?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2020-5948 typically requires that a user be tricked into clicking a malicious link.

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