CVE-2019-6649

F5 BIG-IP 15.0.0, 14.1.0-14.1.0.6, 14.0.0-14.0.0.5, 13.0.0-13.1.1.5, 12.1.0-12.1.4.1, 11.6.0-11.6.4, and 11.5.1-11.5.9 and Enterprise Manager 3.1.1 may expose…

published September 20, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple misconfiguration could open the door to sensitive data exposure! F5 BIG-IP systems with non-default ConfigSync settings are at risk of unwanted information leaks. 🔥 Think of it like leaving a window open while you're on vacation—it's an invitation for anyone passing by to take a look inside. In this case, attackers could peek into your system configuration without breaking a sweat! If misconfigured, an attacker might gain access to sensitive system settings and modify them, potentially leading to a complete compromise of your infrastructure. This could escalate into service disruptions or unauthorized data exposure—definitely not the vacation you planned!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving a window open while you're on vacation—it's an invitation for anyone passing by to take a look inside. In this case, attackers could peek into your system configuration without breaking a sweat! This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to configuration data due to non-default settings in ConfigSync, which can expose sensitive information if not properly secured.

What to do

If misconfigured, an attacker might gain access to sensitive system settings and modify them, potentially leading to a complete compromise of your infrastructure. This could escalate into service disruptions or unauthorized data exposure—definitely not the vacation you planned! To patch this vulnerability, ensure that your ConfigSync settings are configured to default and audit your configurations for any unintentional exposure. Regularly review your system's setup to maintain security best practices. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll ensure your F5 BIG-IP systems are locked down tighter than Fort Knox! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01295 · 70.1th percentile
Published
2019-09-20T19:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 SEP 19:52Z
    F5 BIG-IP 15.0.0, 14.1.0-14.1.0.6, 14.0.0-14.0.0.5, 13.0.0-13.1.1.5, 12.1.0-12.1.4.1, 11.6.0-11.6.4, and 11.5.1-11.5.9 and Enterprise Manager 3.1.1 may expose…
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