CVE-2021-22986
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.90%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22986 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. On BIG-IP versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, and 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3 amd BIG-IQ 7.1.0.x before 7.1.0.3 and 7.0.0.x before 7.0.0.2, the iControl REST interface has an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On BIG-IP versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, and 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3 amd BIG-IQ 7.1.0.x before 7.1.0.3 and 7.0.0.x before 7.0.0.2, the iControl REST interface has an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.2.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1 |
Showing 50 of 73 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162059/F5-iControl-Server-Side-Request-Forgery-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162066/F5-BIG-IP-16.0.x-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K03009991Vendor Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162059/F5-iControl-Server-Side-Request-Forgery-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162066/F5-BIG-IP-16.0.x-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K03009991Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22986US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22986?
On BIG-IP versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, and 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3 amd BIG-IQ 7.1.0.x before 7.1.0.3 and 7.0.0.x before 7.0.0.2, the iControl REST interface has an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2021-22986?
CVE-2021-22986 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22986?
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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