Command-Line Argument Vulnerability in NGINX Controller by F5 Networks
CVE-2020-5866

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Nginx Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

What is CVE-2020-5866?

In NGINX Controller prior to version 3.3.0, a security issue exists due to the helper.sh script utilizing sensitive data as command-line arguments. This could potentially expose sensitive information to unauthorized parties, making it crucial for users to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

NGINX Controller < 3.3.0

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K11922628
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200430-0005/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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