SB2020121722 - Open redirect in BIG-IP APM 



SB2020121722 - Open redirect in BIG-IP APM

Published: December 17, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020121722
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27729)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data in BIG-IP APM virtual server with access profile. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.