Vulnerability Description
On F5 BIG-IP 13.1.0-13.1.0.3 or 13.0.0, when authenticated administrative users execute commands in the Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI), also referred to as the BIG-IP Configuration utility, restrictions on allowed commands may not be enforced.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 13.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Enterprise Manager | 3.1.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation | 14.1.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions |
| Vmware | Workstation Player | 15.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152213/VMware-Host-VMX-Process-ImpersonatioThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K30500703Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46600/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152213/VMware-Host-VMX-Process-ImpersonatioThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K30500703Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46600/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5511?
CVE-2018-5511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). On F5 BIG-IP 13.1.0-13.1.0.3 or 13.0.0, when authenticated administrative users execute commands in the Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI), also referred to as the BIG-IP Configuration utility, ...
How severe is CVE-2018-5511?
CVE-2018-5511 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5511?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager.