CVE-2020-5948: XSS
First published: Fri Dec 11 2020(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.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 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 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 services | >=13.1.0<13.1.3.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager | >=13.1.0<13.1.3.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=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 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 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 services | >=14.1.0<14.1.2.8 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager | >=14.1.0<14.1.2.8 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=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 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 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 services | >=15.0.0<15.1.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager | >=15.0.0<15.1.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=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 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 Application Security Manager | =16.0.0 | |
| f5 big-ip domain name system | =16.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP fraud protection services | =16.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager | =16.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | =16.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager | =16.0.0 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager | =16.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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- version/f5 big-ip/16.0.0
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- version/f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager/16.0.0