CVE-2020-5865: f5 nginx_controller
CVSS: 5.8v2.0MediumModified
Published 23-04-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-5865 is a medium (CVSS 5.8) vulnerability in f5 nginx_controller. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.8/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.40%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-04-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In versions prior to 3.3.0, the NGINX Controller is configured to communicate with its Postgres database server over unencrypted channels, making the communicated data vulnerable to interception via man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 4.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
33%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.40% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F51 product
- nginx_controller≥ 2.0.0, ≤ 2.9.0 | ≥ 3.0.0, < 3.3.0 | 1.0.1
Netapp1 product
2 vendors · 2 products