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CVE-2018-5529

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.48% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2018-07-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Linux, F5, BIG-IP. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

GitHub PoC Links

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CVE
CVE-2018-5529
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.48%
Linux F5 BIG-IP

Original NVD Description

The svpn component of the F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7 for Linux and Mac OS X runs as a privileged process and can allow an unprivileged user to assume super-user privileges on the local client host. A malicious local unprivileged user may gain knowledge of sensitive information, manipulate certain data, or disrupt service.

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