SB2021031102 - Remote code execution in iControl REST API in multiple F5 BIG-IP products
Published: March 11, 2021 Updated: March 7, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021031102
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22986)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the iControl REST API. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected API endpoint and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.