CVE-2022-1388
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.96%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1388 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. On F5 BIG-IP 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all 12.1.x and 11.6.x versions, undisclosed requests may bypass iControl REST authentication. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On F5 BIG-IP 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all 12.1.x and 11.6.x versions, undisclosed requests may bypass iControl REST authentication. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) 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 | >= 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, < 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.2.2 |
| 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, < 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.2.2 |
| 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, < 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.2.2 |
| 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, < 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.2.2 |
| 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, < 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.2.2 |
| 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, < 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.2.2 |
| 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, < 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.2.2 |
| 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, < 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.2.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 11.6.1, <= 11.6.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6 |
Showing 50 of 66 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167007/F5-BIG-IP-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167118/F5-BIG-IP-16.0.x-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167150/F5-BIG-IP-iControl-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K23605346Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.secpod.com/blog/critical-f5-big-ip-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-patch-now/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167007/F5-BIG-IP-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167118/F5-BIG-IP-16.0.x-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167150/F5-BIG-IP-iControl-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K23605346Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.secpod.com/blog/critical-f5-big-ip-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-patch-now/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-1388US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1388?
On F5 BIG-IP 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all 12.1.x and 11.6.x versions, undisclosed requests may bypass iControl REST authentication. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
How severe is CVE-2022-1388?
CVE-2022-1388 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1388?
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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