6.1
MEDIUM
CVE-2018-5548
BIG-IP APM AES ECB Mode Vulnerability
Description

On BIG-IP APM 11.6.0-11.6.3, an insecure AES ECB mode is used for orig_uri parameter in an undisclosed /vdesk link of APM virtual server configured with an access profile, allowing a malicious user to build a redirect URI value using different blocks of cipher texts.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 13, 2018, 2:29 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 3, 2018, 2:37 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

2.7

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2018-5548 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 F5 big-ip_access_policy_manager
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2018-5548.

URL Resource
http://sbudella.altervista.org/blog/20180911-cve-2018-5548.html Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105353 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K66171422 Vendor Advisory

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2018-5548 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2018-5548 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 03, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 Metadata Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105353 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105353 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type http://sbudella.altervista.org/blog/20180911-cve-2018-5548.html No Types Assigned http://sbudella.altervista.org/blog/20180911-cve-2018-5548.html Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K66171422 No Types Assigned https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K66171422 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-601
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.6.1 up to (including) 11.6.3
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 19, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105353 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 18, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://sbudella.altervista.org/blog/20180911-cve-2018-5548.html [No Types Assigned]
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-5548 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.09 }} -0.04%

score

0.39613

percentile

CVSS30 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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