F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management Vulnerability Exposes User Passwords
CVE-2017-6152

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Big-iq Centralized Management
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 March 2018

What is CVE-2017-6152?

A security vulnerability in F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management versions 5.1.0 to 5.2.0 allows local users with the Access Manager role to change other users' passwords, including the local admin account password. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access and potential system manipulation, highlighting the need for oversight of user permissions within systems.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IQ Centralized Management 5.1.0-5.2.0

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K35195140
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103441
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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