SB2022051005 - Missing authentication in BIG-IP iControl REST API
Published: May 10, 2022 Updated: January 7, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022051005
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) Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1388)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication in iControl REST API at "/mgmt/tm/util/bash". A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the management port and/or self IP addresses and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.