CVE-2016-9250

Description

In F5 BIG-IP 11.2.1, 11.4.0 through 11.6.1, and 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, an unauthenticated user with access to the control plane may be able to delete arbitrary files through an undisclosed mechanism.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.61%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K55792317 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9250?
CVE-2016-9250 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9250?
To fix CVE-2016-9250, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9250 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9250 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9250?
CVE-2016-9250 affects F5 Networks, Inc. BIG-IP.
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