CVE-2021-23025
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.21%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23025 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. On version 15.1.x before 15.1.0.5, 14.1.x before 14.1.3.1, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.5, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On version 15.1.x before 15.1.0.5, 14.1.x before 14.1.3.1, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.5, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.3.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0.5 |
Showing 50 of 70 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K55543151Vendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K55543151Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23025?
On version 15.1.x before 15.1.0.5, 14.1.x before 14.1.3.1, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.5, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2021-23025?
CVE-2021-23025 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23025?
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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