F5 BIG-IP up to 11.2.1/11.5.5/11.6.3.1/12.1.3.1 GeoIP Lookup cross site scripting
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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in F5 BIG-IP up to 11.2.1/11.5.5/11.6.3.1/12.1.3.1 (Firewall Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component GeoIP Lookup Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:
On F5 BIG-IP 12.1.0-12.1.3.1, 11.6.1-11.6.3.1, 11.5.1-11.5.5, or 11.2.1, carefully crafted URLs can be used to reflect arbitrary content into GeoIP lookup responses, potentially exposing clients to XSS.
The bug was discovered 05/31/2018. The weakness was published 06/01/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-5521 since 01/12/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 118644 (F5 Networks BIG-IP : GeoIP vulnerability (K23124150)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family F5 Networks Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371012 (F5 BIG-IP ASM GeoIP Configuration Utility Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (K23124150)).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (118644). Similar entries are available at 118634, 118633, 118632 and 118631.
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Class: Cross site scriptingCWE: CWE-79 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 118644
Nessus Name: F5 Networks BIG-IP : GeoIP vulnerability (K23124150)
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Timeline
01/12/2018 🔍05/30/2018 🔍
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Vendor: f5.comAdvisory: K23124150⛔
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CVE: CVE-2018-5521 (🔍)
SecurityTracker: 1041021
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Entry
Created: 06/02/2018 20:12Updated: 03/19/2023 14:08
Changes: 06/02/2018 20:12 (63), 02/11/2020 20:21 (7), 03/19/2023 14:08 (5)
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