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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162059/F5-iControl-Server-Side-Request-Forgery-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://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
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162059/F5-iControl-Server-Side-Request-Forgery-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://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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