Origin validation error in BIG-IP APM and APM Clients - CVE-2024-28883
Published: May 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU89329
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28883
CWE-ID: CWE-346
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP APM
APM Clients
BIG-IP APM
APM Clients
Software vendor:
F5 Networks
F5 Networks
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass endpoint inspection.
The vulnerability exists due to origin validation error in the BIG-IP APM browser network access VPN client. A remote attacker with ability to perform MitM attack can bypass endpoint inspection and establish a network access (VPN) connection with a BIG-IP APM system.
This vulnerability specifically affects the BIG-IP APM browser network access VPN client when the BIG-IP APM access policy is configured with an endpoint inspection item in the Visual Policy Editor (VPE), Endpoint Security (client or server).
BIG-IP Edge Client/F5 Access/CLI and other clients are not affected.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.