NGINX Controller Agent Installer Script Vulnerability in F5 Networks
CVE-2020-5867

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Nginx Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

What is CVE-2020-5867?

The NGINX Controller Agent installer script, 'install.sh', prior to version 3.3.0 utilizes HTTP instead of HTTPS for package checking and installation. This oversight allows potential attackers to intercept and manipulate the installation process, leading to security risks such as data integrity issues and unauthorized access to system resources. Users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and ensure secure package management.

Affected Version(s)

NGINX Controller < 3.3.0

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K00958787
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200430-0005/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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