CVE-2020-5899

Description

In NGINX Controller 3.0.0-3.4.0, recovery code required to change a user's password is transmitted and stored in the database in plain text, which allows an attacker who can intercept the database connection or have read access to the database, to request a password reset using the email address of another registered user then retrieve the recovery code.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a NGINX Controller
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K25434422 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5899?
CVE-2020-5899 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5899?
To fix CVE-2020-5899, 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-2020-5899 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5899 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-2020-5899?
CVE-2020-5899 affects n/a NGINX Controller.
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