Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects older F5 BIG-IP Controller for Kubernetes releases that put BIG-IP credentials in command-line parameters. Anyone with sufficient access to view container process details could potentially see those credentials and use them elsewhere. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or confirm exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running F5 Container Connector or BIG-IP Controller for Kubernetes versions 1.0.0-1.5.0 in Kubernetes environments connected to BIG-IP systems. Treat this as a credential-exposure issue for Kubernetes environments using older F5 BIG-IP integrations. Prioritize confirmation and credential rotation if affected versions are present. Mitigation focus: Inventory Kubernetes clusters for F5 Container Connector or BIG-IP Controller deployments.; Identify whether deployed versions are within 1.0.0 through 1.5.0.; Consult F5 advisory K58935003 for vendor-confirmed upgrade or mitigation guidance..
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K58935003CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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