#VU62825 Improper access control in BIG-IP - CVE-2022-28859
Published: May 5, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU62825
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28859
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP
BIG-IP
Software vendor:
F5 Networks
F5 Networks
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user with network access to the Net HSM can use or delete private keys by accessing a password-protected partition that is normally inaccessible.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.