Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP Products
CVE-2022-27878

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Big-ip
Big-ip Guided Configuration (gc)
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2022

What is CVE-2022-27878?

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility across various versions. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of any user who is currently logged in, potentially compromising sensitive information and user interactions. The issue is present in all specified versions of the F5 BIG-IP product and in the Guided Configuration (GC) prior to version 9.0. Users of affected versions are urged to assess their systems immediately and apply necessary security measures.

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Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP 16.1.x

BIG-IP 15.1.x

BIG-IP 14.1.x

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K92807525
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

This issue was reported to F5 by a source that chooses to remain anonymous.
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