CVE-2020-5906

Description

In versions 13.1.0-13.1.3.3, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, the BIG-IP system does not properly enforce the access controls for the scp.blacklist files. This allows Admin and Resource Admin users with Secure Copy (SCP) protocol access to read and overwrite blacklisted files via SCP.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a BIG-IP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K82518062 vendor advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/290915 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5906?
CVE-2020-5906 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5906?
To fix CVE-2020-5906, 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-2020-5906 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5906 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-2020-5906?
CVE-2020-5906 affects n/a BIG-IP.
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