CVE-2020-5865

Description

In versions prior to 3.3.0, the NGINX Controller is configured to communicate with its Postgres database server over unencrypted channels, making the communicated data vulnerable to interception via man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a NGINX Controller
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K21009022 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200430-0005/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5865?
CVE-2020-5865 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5865?
To fix CVE-2020-5865, 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-2020-5865 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5865 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-2020-5865?
CVE-2020-5865 affects n/a NGINX Controller.
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