F5 BIG-IP up to 16.0.0 Configuration utility cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in F5 BIG-IP up to 12.1.x/13.1.3.4/14.1.2.7/15.1.0/16.0.0. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Configuration utility. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-22979. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in F5 BIG-IP up to 12.1.x/13.1.3.4/14.1.2.7/15.1.0/16.0.0 (Firewall Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component Configuration utility. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity.

The weakness was published 02/13/2021 as K63497634. The advisory is available at support.f5.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-22979. 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.

Upgrading to version 13.1.3.5, 14.1.2.8, 15.1.1 or 16.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Firewall Software

Vendor

Name

BIG-IP

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://f5.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BIG-IP 13.1.3.5/14.1.2.8/15.1.1/16.0.1

Timelineinfo

01/06/2021 🔍
02/13/2021 +38 days 🔍
02/13/2021 +0 days 🔍
03/01/2021 +16 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: f5.com

Advisory: K63497634
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-22979 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-22979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-169910

Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2021 09:47
Updated: 03/01/2021 14:40
Changes: 02/13/2021 09:47 (40), 03/01/2021 14:34 (5), 03/01/2021 14:40 (18)
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