#VU52751 Improper access control in BIG-IP APM - CVE-2021-23016

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#VU52751 Improper access control in BIG-IP APM - CVE-2021-23016

Published: April 29, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52751
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23016
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP APM
Software vendor:
F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions, retrieve static content hosted on the BIG-IP that is otherwise not accessible and effectively fingerprint a device.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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