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CVE-2020-5906

In versions 13.1.0-13.1.3.3, 12.1.0-12.1.5.2, and 11.6.1-11.6.5.2, the BIG-IP system does not properly enforce the access controls for the scp.blacklist files. This allows Admin and Resource Admin users with Secure Copy (SCP) protocol access to read and overwrite blacklisted files via SCP.

Severity
High 8.1
Published
1 Jul 2020
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
F5 BIG-IPServers and applications · cpe:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager
  • From 11.6.1 up to 11.6.5
  • From 12.1.0 up to 12.1.5
  • From 13.1.0 up to 13.1.3
F5 BIG-IPServers and applications · cpe:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager
  • From 11.6.1 up to 11.6.5
  • From 12.1.0 up to 12.1.5
  • From 13.1.0 up to 13.1.3

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5906
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-5906