CVE-2020-5910 Missing authorization in NGINX Controller
Attackers can access NATS messaging services without authentication, potentially reading data or bypassing security controls in NGINX Controller.
- 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-2020-5910?
CVE-2020-5910 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in NGINX Controller, published on 2 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In versions 3.0.0-3.5.0, 2.0.0-2.9.0, and 1.0.1, the Neural Autonomic Transport System (NATS) messaging services in use by the NGINX Controller do not require any form of authentication, so any successful connection would be authorized.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5910?
It affects 1 product.
Products include F5 Nginx Controller.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5910?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5910 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-5910 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5910 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in NGINX Controller
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3h32-r78h-g4px.