CVE-2015-4040
UnknownEPSS 6.76%
Last modified
CVE-2015-4040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the configuration utility in F5 BIG-IP before 12.0.0 and Enterprise Manager 3.0.0 through 3.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files in the web root via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 6.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the configuration utility in F5 BIG-IP before 12.0.0 and Enterprise Manager 3.0.0 through 3.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files in the web root via unspecified vectors.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Enterprise Manager | 3.0.0 |
| F5 | Enterprise Manager | 3.1.0 |
| F5 | Enterprise Manager | 3.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Protocol Security Module | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Wan Optimization Manager | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | <= 11.3.0 |
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-4040?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the configuration utility in F5 BIG-IP before 12.0.0 and Enterprise Manager 3.0.0 through 3.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files in the web root via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-4040?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4040?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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