#VU52747 Improper Authorization in BIG-IP Advanced WAF and BIG-IP ASM - CVE-2021-23014

 

#VU52747 Improper Authorization in BIG-IP Advanced WAF and BIG-IP ASM - CVE-2021-23014

Published: April 29, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52747
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23014
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP Advanced WAF
BIG-IP ASM
Software vendor:
F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform unauthorized actions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization within the within the REST API. A remote user with guest privileges can upload and overwrite a limited set of files on BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM systems.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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