Vulnerability identifier: #VU27301

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5865

CWE-ID: CWE-300

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NGINX Controller
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the NGINX Controller is configured to communicate with its Postgres database server over unencrypted channels. A remote attacker can perform a MitM attack, intercept communicated data and modify user entered data or run arbitrary SQL commands against the database server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NGINX Controller: 1.0.1 - 3.2.0

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External links
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K21009022

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.