CVE-2020-27727

Description

On BIG-IP version 16.0.0-16.0.0.1, 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, 14.1.0-14.1.3, and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, when an authenticated administrative user installs RPMs using the iAppsLX REST installer, the BIG-IP system does not sufficiently validate user input, allowing the user read access to the filesystem.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a BIG-IP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K50343630 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27727?
CVE-2020-27727 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-27727?
To fix CVE-2020-27727, 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-2020-27727 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-27727 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-2020-27727?
CVE-2020-27727 affects n/a BIG-IP.
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