CVE-2019-6685

Description

On BIG-IP versions 15.0.0-15.0.1.1, 14.1.0-14.1.2.2, 14.0.0-14.0.1, 13.1.0-13.1.3.1, 12.1.0-12.1.5, and 11.5.2-11.6.5.1, users with access to edit iRules are able to create iRules which can lead to an elevation of privilege, configuration modification, and arbitrary system command execution.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 BIG-IP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K30215839 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6685?
CVE-2019-6685 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6685?
To fix CVE-2019-6685, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-6685 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6685 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-6685?
CVE-2019-6685 affects F5 BIG-IP.
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