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MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2018-5525

A local file vulnerability exists in the F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility on versions 13.0.0, 12.1.0-12.1.2, 11.6.1-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.5, or 11.2.1 that exposes files containing F5-provided data onl...

Vulnerability Description

A local file vulnerability exists in the F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility on versions 13.0.0, 12.1.0-12.1.2, 11.6.1-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.5, or 11.2.1 that exposes files containing F5-provided data only and do not include any configuration data, proxied traffic, or other potentially sensitive customer data.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Edge Gateway>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 11.2.1, <= 11.5.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5525?

CVE-2018-5525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A local file vulnerability exists in the F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility on versions 13.0.0, 12.1.0-12.1.2, 11.6.1-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.5, or 11.2.1 that exposes files containing F5-provided data onl...

How severe is CVE-2018-5525?

CVE-2018-5525 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5525?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager.