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CVE-2018-5529

The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.

Severity
High 7.8
Published
12 Jul 2018
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.5% in the next 30 daysHigher than 42% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
F5 BIG-IPServers and applications · cpe:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager
  • From 7.1.5 up to 7.1.6.1
  • From 11.5.1 up to 11.5.6
  • From 12.1.0 up to 12.1.3
  • From 13.0.0 up to 13.1.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5529
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-5529