SB2021042915 - Improper authorization in BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM REST API 



SB2021042915 - Improper authorization in BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM REST API

Published: April 29, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021042915
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23014)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform unauthorized actions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization within the within the REST API. A remote user with guest privileges can upload and overwrite a limited set of files on BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM systems.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.