#VU20891 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in F5 Networks products - CVE-2019-6646

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20891

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6646

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Enterprise Manager
BIG-IP WebAccelerator
BIG-IP Link Controller
BIG-IP Edge Gateway
BIG-IP DNS
BIG-IP AAM
BIG-IP PEM
BIG-IP GTM
BIG-IP FPS
BIG-IP ASM
BIG-IP APM
BIG-IP Analytics
BIG-IP AFM
BIG-IP LTM

Software vendor:
F5 Networks

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper permissions in the iControl REST. A remote authenticated attacker with guest privileges may be able to escalate their privileges and run commands with admin privileges.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K53990093