Improper access control in BIG-IP Net HSM script

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU62825

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28859

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user with network access to the Net HSM can use or delete private keys by accessing a password-protected partition that is normally inaccessible.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP: 14.1.0 - 16.0.1.2

External links

http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K47662005

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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