CVE-2021-22978

Description

On BIG-IP version 16.0.x before 16.0.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.3.1, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.5, and all 12.1.x and 11.6.x versions, undisclosed endpoints in iControl REST allow for a reflected XSS attack, which could lead to a complete compromise of BIG-IP if the victim user is granted the admin role. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.

Category

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.82% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a BIG-IP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K87502622 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22978?
CVE-2021-22978 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22978?
To fix CVE-2021-22978, 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-2021-22978 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-22978 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-2021-22978?
CVE-2021-22978 affects n/a BIG-IP.
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