7.4
CWE
319
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-23018

First published: Tue Jun 01 2021(Updated: )

Intra-cluster communication does not use TLS. The services within the NGINX Controller 3.x before 3.4.0 namespace are using cleartext protocols inside the cluster.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 NGINX Controller API Management>=3.0.0<=3.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-23018?

    CVE-2021-23018 has a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive data due to cleartext communication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-23018?

    To fix CVE-2021-23018, upgrade NGINX Controller to version 3.4.0 or later where TLS is implemented for intra-cluster communication.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-23018 have on my network?

    CVE-2021-23018 may allow unauthorized access to sensitive information as communication within the cluster is not secured.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23018?

    CVE-2021-23018 affects F5 NGINX Controller versions from 3.0.0 to prior to 3.4.0.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-23018?

    There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2021-23018; the best course of action is to update to an unaffected version.

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