CVE-2019-6636 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the AFM feed list feature of F5's BIG-IP (AFM, ASM) versions 14.1.0-14.1.0.5, 14.0.0-14.0.0.4, 13.0.0-13.1.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.4, and 11.5.1-11.6.4 allows attackers to execute malicious code with administrative user privileges.

Understanding CVE-2019-6636

This CVE identifies a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in F5's BIG-IP (AFM, ASM) versions.

What is CVE-2019-6636?

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the AFM feed list feature of BIG-IP (AFM, ASM) versions allows attackers to execute malicious code with administrative user privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6636

This vulnerability enables attackers to store a CSRF attack, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code with administrative user privileges.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6636

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the AFM feed list feature of BIG-IP (AFM, ASM) versions.

Affected Systems and Versions

BIG-IP (AFM, ASM) 14.1.0-14.1.0.5
BIG-IP (AFM, ASM) 14.0.0-14.0.0.4
BIG-IP (AFM, ASM) 13.0.0-13.1.1.4
BIG-IP (AFM, ASM) 12.1.0-12.1.4
BIG-IP (AFM, ASM) 11.5.1-11.6.4

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to store a CSRF attack, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code with administrative user privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary patches provided by F5.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches from F5 to mitigate the vulnerability.