CVE-2022-31473

Name: CVE-2022-31473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-04T18:15:09.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31473 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In BIG-IP Versions 16.1.x before 16.1.1 and 15.1.x before 15.1.4, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated attacker may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions due to a directory traversal vulnerability in an undisclosed page within iApps. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In BIG-IP Versions 16.1.x before 16.1.1 and 15.1.x before 15.1.4, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated attacker may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions due to a directory traversal vulnerability in an undisclosed page within iApps. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 15.1.0, < 15.1.4
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	16.1.0

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34893234Vendor Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K34893234Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31473?

How severe is CVE-2022-31473?

CVE-2022-31473 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31473?

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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Source: NVD / NIST