Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities in F5 BIG-IP Products
CVE-2014-8727
Key Information:
- Vendor
F5
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 17 November 2014
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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.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
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