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CVE-2020-5795

Summary
Assigner-tenable
Assigner Org ID-5ac1ecc2-367a-4d16-a0b2-35d495ddd0be
Published At-06 Nov, 2020 | 14:09
Updated At-04 Aug, 2024 | 08:39
Rejected At-
Credits

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.

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▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:tenable
Assigner Org ID:5ac1ecc2-367a-4d16-a0b2-35d495ddd0be
Published At:06 Nov, 2020 | 14:09
Updated At:04 Aug, 2024 | 08:39
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.

Affected Products
Vendor
n/a
Product
TP-Link Archer A7 v5
Versions
Affected
  • Firmware Archer A7(US)_V5_200721
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
textN/AUNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
Type: text
CWE ID: N/A
Description: UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
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HyperlinkResource
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60
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Hyperlink: https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60
x_refsource_MISC
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Hyperlink: https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
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▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:vulnreport@tenable.com
Published At:06 Nov, 2020 | 15:15
Updated At:19 Nov, 2020 | 17:36

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.16.2MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary2.07.2HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 6.2
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 2.0
Base score: 7.2
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CPE Matches

TP-Link Systems Inc.
tp-link
>>archer_a7>>v5
cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:archer_a7:v5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
TP-Link Systems Inc.
tp-link
>>archer_a7_firmware>>200721
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_a7_firmware:200721:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-59Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-59
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
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References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60vulnreport@tenable.com
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60
Source: vulnreport@tenable.com
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Matching Score-4
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KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Drive Composer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerabilities in the Drive Composer allow a low privileged attacker to create and write to a file anywhere on the file system as SYSTEM with arbitrary content as long as the file does not already exist. The Drive Composer installer file allows a low-privileged user to run a "repair" operation on the product.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-ABB
Product-drive_composerautomation_buildermint_workbenchMint WorkBenchDrive Composer entryABB Automation BuilderDrive Composer pro
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-34008
Matching Score-4
Assigner-MITRE Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-MITRE Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.16% / 37.06%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-21 Jun, 2022 | 14:20
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 08:16
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

Comodo Antivirus 12.2.2.8012 has a quarantine flaw that allows privilege escalation. To escalate privilege, a low-privileged attacker can use an NTFS directory junction to restore a malicious DLL from quarantine into the System32 folder.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-comodon/a
Product-antivirusn/a
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-31258
Matching Score-4
Assigner-MITRE Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-MITRE Corporation
CVSS Score-8.2||HIGH
EPSS-0.04% / 13.16%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-20 May, 2022 | 22:02
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 07:11
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

In Checkmk before 1.6.0p29, 2.x before 2.0.0p25, and 2.1.x before 2.1.0b10, a site user can escalate to root by editing an OMD hook symlink.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-n/atribe29 GmbHCheckmk GmbH
Product-checkmkn/a
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-31217
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.06% / 18.11%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Jun, 2022 | 18:47
Updated-23 Apr, 2025 | 18:14
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Drive Composer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerabilities in the Drive Composer allow a low privileged attacker to create and write to a file anywhere on the file system as SYSTEM with arbitrary content as long as the file does not already exist. The Drive Composer installer file allows a low-privileged user to run a "repair" operation on the product.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-ABB
Product-drive_composerautomation_buildermint_workbenchMint WorkBenchDrive Composer entryABB Automation BuilderDrive Composer pro
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-31216
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 33.61%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Jun, 2022 | 18:47
Updated-16 Sep, 2024 | 19:16
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Drive Composer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerabilities in the Drive Composer allow a low privileged attacker to create and write to a file anywhere on the file system as SYSTEM with arbitrary content as long as the file does not already exist. The Drive Composer installer file allows a low-privileged user to run a "repair" operation on the product.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-ABB
Product-drive_composerautomation_buildermint_workbenchDrive Composer entryDrive Composer proABB Automation BuilderMint WorkBench
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-31219
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
CVSS Score-7.3||HIGH
EPSS-0.04% / 12.12%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Jun, 2022 | 18:48
Updated-23 Apr, 2025 | 18:14
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Drive Composer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerabilities in the Drive Composer allow a low privileged attacker to create and write to a file anywhere on the file system as SYSTEM with arbitrary content as long as the file does not already exist. The Drive Composer installer file allows a low-privileged user to run a "repair" operation on the product.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-ABB
Product-drive_composerautomation_buildermint_workbenchMint WorkBenchDrive Composer entryABB Automation BuilderDrive Composer pro
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-30523
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Trend Micro, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Trend Micro, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.04% / 12.16%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-16 May, 2022 | 14:45
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 06:48
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.0.0.1266 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability that could allow a low privileged local attacker to delete the contents of an arbitrary folder as SYSTEM which can then be used for privilege escalation on the affected machine.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Trend Micro Incorporated
Product-password_managerTrend Micro Password Manager
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-28225
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Yandex N.V.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Yandex N.V.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.12% / 30.91%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Jun, 2022 | 19:10
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 05:48
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

Local privilege vulnerability in Yandex Browser for Windows prior to 22.3.3.684 allows a local, low privileged, attacker to execute arbitary code with the SYSTEM privileges through manipulating symlinks to installation file during Yandex Browser update process.

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Vendor-yandexn/aMicrosoft Corporation
Product-windowsyandex_browserYandex Browser (Desktop)
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-24679
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Trend Micro, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Trend Micro, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.05% / 14.25%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-24 Feb, 2022 | 02:45
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 04:20
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

A security link following local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services agents could allow a local attacker to create an writable folder in an arbitrary location and escalate privileges affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft CorporationTrend Micro Incorporated
Product-apex_onewindowsworry-free_business_securityworry-free_business_security_servicesTrend Micro Apex OneTrend Micro Worry-Free Business Security
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-24680
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Trend Micro, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Trend Micro, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.05% / 14.25%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-24 Feb, 2022 | 02:45
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 04:20
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

A security link following local privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services agents could allow a local attacker to create a mount point and leverage this for arbitrary folder deletion, leading to escalated privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft CorporationTrend Micro Incorporated
Product-apex_onewindowsworry-free_business_securityworry-free_business_security_servicesTrend Micro Apex OneTrend Micro Worry-Free Business Security
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-21895
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.91% / 75.37%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Jan, 2022 | 20:22
Updated-02 Jan, 2025 | 18:22
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_server_2016windows_serverwindows_server_2012windows_8.1windows_10windows_server_2019Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 1607Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 21H1Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 8.1Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Windows Server version 20H2Windows 10 Version 1909Windows Server 2016Windows 10 Version 20H2Windows 10 Version 1507Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-21944
Matching Score-4
Assigner-SUSE
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-SUSE
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.11% / 29.58%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-26 Jan, 2022 | 09:10
Updated-16 Sep, 2024 | 16:43
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
watchman: chown in watchman@.socket unit allows symlink attack

A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the systemd service file for watchman of openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP3, Factory allows local attackers to escalate to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP3 watchman versions prior to 4.9.0. openSUSE Factory watchman versions prior to 4.9.0-9.1.

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Vendor-openSUSESUSE
Product-suse_linux_enterprise_serverfactory_watchmanopenSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP3Factory
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-21838
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-5.5||MEDIUM
EPSS-0.47% / 63.94%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Jan, 2022 | 20:22
Updated-02 Jan, 2025 | 18:22
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Cleanup Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Cleanup Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_serverwindows_server_2016windows_server_2012windows_8.1windows_7windows_11windows_10windows_server_2019windows_server_2008Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 1607Windows 10 Version 21H1Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 21H2Windows 8.1Windows 7Windows Server version 20H2Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 1909Windows 7 Service Pack 1Windows 10 Version 20H2Windows Server 2016Windows 10 Version 1507Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2022-2145
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cloudflare, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cloudflare, Inc.
CVSS Score-5.8||MEDIUM
EPSS-0.09% / 26.04%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-28 Jun, 2022 | 17:45
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 00:24
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Cloudlfare WARP Arbitrary File Overwrite

Cloudflare WARP client for Windows (up to v. 2022.5.309.0) allowed creation of mount points from its ProgramData folder. During installation of the WARP client, it was possible to escalate privileges and overwrite SYSTEM protected files.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Cloudflare, Inc.
Product-warpWARP
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CWE ID-CWE-20
Improper Input Validation
CVE-2022-1256
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Trellix
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Trellix
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.11% / 28.85%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-14 Apr, 2022 | 13:45
Updated-02 Aug, 2024 | 23:55
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Improper Privilege Management in McAfee Agent for Windows

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in MA for Windows prior to 5.7.6 allows a local low privileged user to gain system privileges through running the repair functionality. Temporary file actions were performed on the local user's %TEMP% directory with System privileges through manipulation of symbolic links.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-McAfee, LLC
Product-agentMcAfee Agent for Windows
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2025-14693
Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulDB
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-VulDB
CVSS Score-7||HIGH
EPSS-0.03% / 6.47%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Dec, 2025 | 00:02
Updated-28 Jan, 2026 | 07:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Ugreen DH2100+ USB symlink

A vulnerability has been found in Ugreen DH2100+ up to 5.3.0. This affects an unknown function of the component USB Handler. Such manipulation leads to symlink following. The attack can be executed directly on the physical device. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Ugreen
Product-DH2100+
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CWE ID-CWE-61
UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
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