CVE-2023-28724
First published: Wed May 03 2023(Updated: )
NGINX Management Suite default file permissions are set such that an authenticated attacker may be able to modify sensitive files on NGINX Instance Manager and NGINX API Connectivity Manager. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 NGINX API Connectivity Manager | >=1.0.0<1.5.0 | |
| F5 NGINX Instance Manager | >=2.0.0<2.9.0 | |
| F5 NGINX Security Monitoring | >=1.0.0<1.3.0 | |
| F5 NGINX Instance Manager | >=2.0.0<=2.8.0 | 2.9.0 |
| F5 NGINX Instance Manager | >=1.0.0<=1.0.4 | |
| F5 NGINX API Connectivity Manager | >=1.0.0<=1.4.1 | 1.5.0 |
| F5 NGINX Security Monitoring | >=1.0.0<=1.2.0 | 1.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28724?
CVE-2023-28724 is a vulnerability in the NGINX Management Suite that allows an authenticated attacker to modify sensitive files on NGINX Instance Manager and NGINX API Connectivity Manager.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28724?
CVE-2023-28724 has a severity level of 7.1, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28724?
The affected software versions are F5 Nginx Api Connectivity Manager 1.0.0 to 1.5.0 and F5 Nginx Instance Manager 2.0.0 to 2.9.0.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-28724?
An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-28724 by modifying sensitive files on NGINX Instance Manager and NGINX API Connectivity Manager.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-28724?
Yes, F5 Networks has provided mitigation steps for CVE-2023-28724 in their advisory. Please refer to the official F5 Networks advisory for more information.
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