1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU66139

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31473

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in an undisclosed page within iApps. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP APM: 15.1.0 - 16.1.0

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CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip_apm:15.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• Full software list in CPE2.3 format available after registration.

External links

http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34893234

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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