Vulnerabilities

When BIG-IP is deployed in high availability (HA) and an iControl REST API token is updated, the change does not sync to the peer device. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility which may allow an authenticated attacker with network access to the Configuration utility through the BIG-IP management port and/or self IP addresses to execute arbitrary system commands.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Undisclosed requests may bypass configuration utility authentication, allowing an attacker with network access to the BIG-IP system through the management port and/or self IP addresses to execute arbitrary system commands.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

The BIG-IP SPK TMM (Traffic Management Module) f5-debug-sidecar and f5-debug-sshd containers contains hardcoded credentials that may allow an attacker with the ability to intercept traffic to impersonate the SPK Secure Shell (SSH) server on those containers. This is only exposed when ssh debug is enabled.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability exist in an undisclosed BIG-IP TMOS shell (tmsh) command which may allow an authenticated attacker with resource administrator role privileges to view sensitive information.   Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing BIG-IP external monitor on a BIG-IP system.  A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

The BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS does not follow best practices for elevating privileges during the installation process.  This vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2023-38418.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

When TACACS+ audit forwarding is configured on BIG-IP or BIG-IQ system, sharedsecret is logged in plaintext in the audit log.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When a non-admin user has been assigned an administrator role via an iControl REST PUT request and later the user's role is reverted back to a non-admin role via the Configuration utility, tmsh, or iControl REST. BIG-IP non-admin user can still have access to iControl REST admin resource.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

The BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems do not encrypt some sensitive information written to Database (DB) variables.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration Utility that may allow an authenticated attacker to execute commands on the BIG-IP system. For BIG-IP system running in Appliance mode, a successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When on BIG-IP DNS or BIG-IP LTM enabled with DNS Services License, and a TSIG key is created, it is logged in plaintext in the audit log.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When IPSec is configured on a Virtual Server, undisclosed traffic can cause TMM to terminate.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When TCP Verified Accept is enabled on a TCP profile that is configured on a Virtual Server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

An authenticated user's session cookie may remain valid for a limited time after logging out from the BIG-IP Configuration utility on a multi-blade VIPRION platform.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When a client-side HTTP/2 profile and the HTTP MRF Router option are enabled for a virtual server, and an iRule using the HTTP_REQUEST event or Local Traffic Policy are associated with the virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause TMM to terminate.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When BIG-IP APM Guided Configurations are configured, undisclosed sensitive information may be logged in restnoded log.   Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

An insufficient verification of data vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS that may allow an attacker elevation of privileges during the installation process.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

BIG-IP APM clients may send IP traffic outside of the VPN tunnel.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

BIG-IP APM clients may send IP traffic outside of the VPN tunnel.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility that allows an attacker to run JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

An authenticated attacker with guest privileges or higher can cause the iControl SOAP process to terminate by sending undisclosed requests.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

The BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS does not follow best practices for elevating privileges during the installation process.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility which allows an attacker to run JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

An insufficient verification of data vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows and macOS that may allow an attacker to modify its configured server list.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Audit logs on F5OS-A may contain undisclosed sensitive information.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Specific F5 BIG-IP platforms with Cavium Nitrox FIPS HSM cards generate a deterministic password for the Crypto User account.  The predictable nature of the password allows an authenticated user with TMSH access to the BIG-IP system, or anyone with physical access to the FIPS HSM, the information required to generate the correct password.  On vCMP systems, all Guests share the same deterministic password, allowing those with TMSH access on one Guest to access keys of a different Guest. The following BIG-IP hardware platforms are affected: 10350v-F, i5820-DF, i7820-DF, i15820-DF, 5250v-F, 7200v-F, 10200v-F, 6900-F, 8900-F, 11000-F, and 11050-F. The BIG-IP rSeries r5920-DF and r10920-DF are not affected, nor does the issue affect software FIPS implementations or network HSM configurations. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

An authenticated attacker granted a Viewer or Auditor role on a BIG-IQ can upload arbitrary files using an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When UDP profile with idle timeout set to immediate or the value 0 is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause TMM to terminate.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When DNS is provisioned, an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability exists in DNS iQuery mesh. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

NGINX Management Suite default file permissions are set such that an authenticated attacker may be able to modify sensitive files on NGINX Instance Manager and NGINX API Connectivity Manager.   Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

NGINX Management Suite may allow an authenticated attacker to gain access to configuration objects outside of their assigned environment.   Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility which may allow an authenticated attacker to read files with .xml extension. Access to restricted information is limited and the attacker does not control what information is obtained.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Multiple reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in undisclosed pages of the BIG-IP Configuration utility which allow an attacker to run JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

When an SSL profile is configured on a Virtual Server, undisclosed traffic can cause an increase in CPU or SSL accelerator resource utilization.   Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

An improper certificate validation vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows and macOS and may allow an attacker to impersonate a BIG-IP APM system.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

In the pre connection stage, an improper enforcement of message integrity vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows and Mac OS.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Insertion of Sensitive Information into log file vulnerability in NGINX Agent. NGINX Agent version 2.0 before 2.23.3 inserts sensitive information into a log file. An authenticated attacker with local access to read agent log files may gain access to private keys. This issue is only exposed when the non-default trace level logging is enabled. Note: NGINX Agent is included with NGINX Instance Manager and used in conjunction with NGINX API Connectivity Manager, and NGINX Management Suite Security Monitoring.

On BIG-IP Virtual Edition versions 15.1x beginning in 15.1.4 to before 15.1.8 and 14.1.x beginning in 14.1.5 to before 14.1.5.3, and BIG-IP SPK beginning in 1.5.0 to before 1.6.0, when FastL4 profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

On versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.0 before 15.1.8, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x, when a BIG-IP Advanced WAF or BIG-IP ASM security policy is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

On BIG-IP versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.8.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x, when a SIP profile is configured on a Message Routing type virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

On BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.8.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all version of 13.1.x, when a DNS profile with the Rapid Response Mode setting enabled is configured on a virtual server with hardware SYN cookies enabled, undisclosed requests cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

On BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2 and 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, and BIG-IP SPK starting in version 1.6.0, when a client-side HTTP/2 profile and the HTTP MRF Router option are enabled for a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

On F5OS-A beginning in version 1.2.0 to before 1.3.0 and F5OS-C beginning in version 1.3.0 to before 1.5.0, processing F5OS tenant file names may allow for command injection. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

On BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2 and 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, when a HTTP profile with the non-default Enforcement options of Enforce HTTP Compliance and Unknown Methods: Reject are configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

On versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.7, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x, an open redirect vulnerability exists on virtual servers enabled with a BIG-IP APM access policy. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated malicious attacker to build an open redirect URI. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

A format string vulnerability exists in iControl SOAP that allows an authenticated attacker to crash the iControl SOAP CGI process or, potentially execute arbitrary code. In appliance mode BIG-IP, a successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

In versions beginning with 7.2.2 to before 7.2.3.1, a DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Edge Client Windows Installer. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

On version 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x, when the BIG-IP APM system is configured with all the following elements, undisclosed requests may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate: * An OAuth Server that references an OAuth Provider * An OAuth profile with the Authorization Endpoint set to '/' * An access profile that references the above OAuth profile and is associated with an HTTPS virtual server Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

On BIG-IP versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.8, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x, when a SIP profile is configured on a Message Routing type virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause TMM to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.