CVE-2020-5867 Supply chain in NGINX Controller

High 8.1 Published 23 Apr 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

The NGINX Controller Agent installer uses HTTP, allowing attackers to intercept and modify packages, leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-5867?

CVE-2020-5867 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Cloud Backup, published on 23 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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

Weakness: CWE-494, CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5867?

It affects 2 products.

Products include F5 Nginx Controller, Netapp Cloud Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5867?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5867 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-5867 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5867 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Netapp Cloud Backup vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mrgg-hv86-p2g9.