CVE-2021-22986

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

On BIG-IP versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, and 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3 amd BIG-IQ 7.1.0.x before 7.1.0.3 and 7.0.0.x before 7.0.0.2, the iControl REST interface has an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 94.48% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a BIG-IP; BIG-IQ
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K03009991 vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162059/F5-iControl-Server-Side-Request-Forgery-Remote-Command-Execution.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162066/F5-BIG-IP-16.0.x-Remote-Code-Execution.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22986?
CVE-2021-22986 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22986?
To fix CVE-2021-22986, 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-2021-22986 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2021-22986 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22986?
CVE-2021-22986 affects n/a BIG-IP; BIG-IQ.
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