CVE-2020-5919
CVE-2020-5919 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 15.1.0-15.1.0.4, rendering of certain session variables by BIG-IP APM UI-based agents in an access profile configured with Modern customization, may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to stop responding.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5919?
- In versions 15.1.0-15.1.0.4, rendering of certain session variables by BIG-IP APM UI-based agents in an access profile configured with Modern customization, may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to stop responding.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5919?
- CVE-2020-5919 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-2020-5919 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-2020-5919?
- CVE-2020-5919 affects F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5919?
- 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-2020-5919 published?
- CVE-2020-5919 was published on 2020-08-26 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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