Remote code execution in NGINX Controller API Management



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-23008
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 NGINX Controller API Management
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor F5 Networks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU59900

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23008

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the NGINX data plane. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NGINX Controller API Management: 3.18.0-APIM - 3.19.2-APIM

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K57735782


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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