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F5 BIG-IP - Remote Code Execution (CVE-2022-1388)

Severity
CVSSv3 Score
9.8
Exploitable with Sniper
Yes
Vulnerability description

F5 BIG-IP server is affected by a Remote Code Execution vulnerability, located in the iControl REST interface endpoint, which is publicly accessible. The root cause of this vulnerability consists in an authentication bypassing flaw. This allows an unauthenticated malicious attacker to execute arbitrary system commands on the server.

Exploit capabilities

Sniper can gain unauthenticated Remote Code Execution on the target system and extract multiple artefacts as evidence.

Risk description

The risk exists that a remote unauthenticated attacker can fully compromise the F5 BIG-IP server in order to steal confidential information, install ransomware or pivot to the internal network.

Recommendation

Upgrade F5 BIG-IP server to the latest version or to a non-vulnerable version listed in K23605346.

Detectable with
Network Scanner
Vuln date
May 2022
Published at
Updated at
Software Type
VPN gateway
Vendor
F5
Product
BIG IP
Codename
Not available