CVE-2020-27723
CVE-2020-27723 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In versions 14.1.0-14.1.3 and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, a BIG-IP APM virtual server processing PingAccess requests may lead to a restart of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-27723?
- In versions 14.1.0-14.1.3 and 13.1.0-13.1.3.4, a BIG-IP APM virtual server processing PingAccess requests may lead to a restart of the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) process.
- How severe is CVE-2020-27723?
- CVE-2020-27723 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-27723 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-27723?
- CVE-2020-27723 affects F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-27723?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-27723 published?
- CVE-2020-27723 was published on 2020-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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