Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities in F5 BIG-IP Products
CVE-2014-8727

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Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Big-ip Local Traffic Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 November 2014

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2014-8727?

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities exist in F5 BIG-IP versions prior to 10.2.2. These flaws allow local users with 'Resource Administrator' or 'Administrator' roles to access and delete arbitrary files. Exploiting these vulnerabilities involves manipulating the name parameter to traverse directories using the '..' (dot dot) notation, specifically impacting the /tmui/Control/jspmap/tmui/system/archive/properties.jsp and /tmui/Control/form paths. This could lead to unauthorized access or loss of sensitive information on the affected systems.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2014-8727 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031216
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129084/F5-BIG-IP-10....
x_refsource_MISC
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98676
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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