Vulnerability identifier: #VU27302

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5866

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NGINX Controller
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the helper.sh script uses sensitive items as command-line arguments. A local user can gain unauthorized access to those sensitive items.

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/K11922628

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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