ID:9489 - Exploit for Missing Authentication for Critical Function in BIG-IP - CVE-2022-1388

 
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ID:9489 - Exploit for Missing Authentication for Critical Function in BIG-IP - CVE-2022-1388

Published: January 7, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU62910
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1388
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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 updates from vendor's website.