Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in BIG-IP by F5 Networks
CVE-2021-22989

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Big-ip Advanced Waf Or Big-ip Asm In Appliance Mode
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 March 2021

What is CVE-2021-22989?

An authenticated remote command execution vulnerability exists in the Configuration Utility (TMUI) of F5 BIG-IP when deployed in Appliance mode with Advanced WAF or BIG-IP ASM provisioned. This flaw affects specific versions of BIG-IP, allowing unauthorized command execution under certain conditions. Users are advised to apply the necessary patches to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP Advanced WAF or BIG-IP ASM in Appliance Mode 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3, 11.6.x before 11.6.5.3

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K56142644
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-22989 : Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in BIG-IP by F5 Networks