#VU66171 Input validation error in NGINX Ingress Controller


Published: 2022-08-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66171

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30535

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NGINX Ingress Controller
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user can obtain the secrets available to the NGINX Ingress Controller.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NGINX Ingress Controller: 1.0.0 - 2.2.0


External links
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K52125139


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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