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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2020-5943

In versions 14.1.0-14.1.0.1 and 14.1.2.5-14.1.2.7, when a BIG-IP object is created or listed through the REST interface, the protected fields are obfuscated in the REST response, not protected via a S...

Vulnerability Description

In versions 14.1.0-14.1.0.1 and 14.1.2.5-14.1.2.7, when a BIG-IP object is created or listed through the REST interface, the protected fields are obfuscated in the REST response, not protected via a SecureVault cryptogram as TMSH does. One example of protected fields is the GTM monitor password.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1
F5Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.0.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5943?

CVE-2020-5943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In versions 14.1.0-14.1.0.1 and 14.1.2.5-14.1.2.7, when a BIG-IP object is created or listed through the REST interface, the protected fields are obfuscated in the REST response, not protected via a S...

How severe is CVE-2020-5943?

CVE-2020-5943 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5943?

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 Advanced Web Application Firewall, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager.