#VU9706 SQL injection in BIG-IP AFM - CVE-2017-0304

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9706

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0304

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP AFM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

The vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP AFM management UI due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to vulnerable script and execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain administrative access to vulnerable web application.

Mitigation
The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions: 12.1.3, 13.1.0, 13.0.0 HF1

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP AFM: 12.0.0 - 13.0.0

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External links
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K39428424

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.