NGINX Controller Vulnerability in Kubernetes Package Installer on Debian/Ubuntu
CVE-2020-5911

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Nginx Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 July 2020

What is CVE-2020-5911?

The NGINX Controller installer for specific versions incorrectly downloads Kubernetes packages from an unsecured HTTP URL when deployed on Debian or Ubuntu systems. This oversight could expose users to potential malicious interceptions or alterations during the download process, resulting in compromised deployments.

Affected Version(s)

NGINX Controller 3.0.0-3.5.0, 2.0.0-2.9.0, 1.0.1

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K84084843
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-5911 : NGINX Controller Vulnerability in Kubernetes Package Installer on Debian/Ubuntu