CVE-2021-23018

Description

Intra-cluster communication does not use TLS. The services within the NGINX Controller 3.x before 3.4.0 namespace are using cleartext protocols inside the cluster.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a Nginx Controller
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K97002210 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23018?
CVE-2021-23018 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23018?
To fix CVE-2021-23018, 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-2021-23018 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23018 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-2021-23018?
CVE-2021-23018 affects n/a Nginx Controller.
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