CVE-2020-5899 impacts NGINX Controller versions 3.0.0 through 3.4.0, stemming from the plain-text transmission and storage of password recovery codes in the database. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), indicating that an attacker with local access to the database could intercept or read these codes, enabling them to reset other users' passwords and gain full control over their accounts. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 3.0.0, <= 3.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.