CVE-2022-35243

moderate-risk
Published 2022-08-04

In BIG-IP Versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5, and all versions of 13.1.x, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, using an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Do I need to act?

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0.44% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.7/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

F5
48
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 16/34 · Moderate