Vulnerability identifier: #VU59844
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP Advanced WAF
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
BIG-IP ASM
Hardware solutions /
Security hardware applicances
BIG-IP FPS
Hardware solutions /
Security hardware applicances
Vendor: F5 Networks
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote authenticated high-privilege user can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
BIG-IP Advanced WAF: 14.1.0 - 16.1.0
BIG-IP ASM: 14.1.0 - 16.1.0
BIG-IP FPS: 14.1.0 - 16.1.0
External links
http://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61112120
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.