CVE-2020-5867: f5 nginx_controller
CVSS: 8.1v3.1HighModified
Published 23-04-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-5867 is a high (CVSS 8.1) vulnerability in f5 nginx_controller. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.48%
0%100%
Low · +0.07 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 Agent installer script 'install.sh' uses HTTP instead of HTTPS to check and install packages
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
40%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.07 pp
From 0.41% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-319Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive InformationThe product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.
- CWE-494Download of Code Without Integrity CheckThe product downloads source code or an executable from a remote location and executes the code without sufficiently verifying the origin and integrity of the code.
Affected 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