CVE-2020-5950

CVE-2020-5950 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

On BIG-IP 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, undisclosed endpoints in iControl REST allow for a reflected XSS attack, which could lead to a complete compromise of the BIG-IP system if the victim user is granted the admin role.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5950?
On BIG-IP 14.1.0-14.1.2.6, undisclosed endpoints in iControl REST allow for a reflected XSS attack, which could lead to a complete compromise of the BIG-IP system if the victim user is granted the admin role.
How severe is CVE-2020-5950?
CVE-2020-5950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.
Is CVE-2020-5950 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-2020-5950?
CVE-2020-5950 affects F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5950?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5950 published?
CVE-2020-5950 was published on 2020-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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