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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2020-5906

In versions 13.1.0-13.1.3.3, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, the BIG-IP system does not properly enforce the access controls for the scp.blacklist files. This allows Admin and Resource Admin use...

Vulnerability Description

In versions 13.1.0-13.1.3.3, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, the BIG-IP system does not properly enforce the access controls for the scp.blacklist files. This allows Admin and Resource Admin users with Secure Copy (SCP) protocol access to read and overwrite blacklisted files via SCP.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5906?

CVE-2020-5906 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). In versions 13.1.0-13.1.3.3, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, the BIG-IP system does not properly enforce the access controls for the scp.blacklist files. This allows Admin and Resource Admin use...

How severe is CVE-2020-5906?

CVE-2020-5906 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5906?

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