CVE-2020-5901

Description

In NGINX Controller 3.3.0-3.4.0, undisclosed API endpoints may allow for a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack. If the victim user is logged in as admin this could result in a complete compromise of the system.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.88% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a NGINX Controller
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K43520321 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5901?
CVE-2020-5901 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5901?
To fix CVE-2020-5901, 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-2020-5901 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5901 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5901?
CVE-2020-5901 affects n/a NGINX Controller.
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