CVE-2021-23016

Description

On BIG-IP APM versions 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.1, 13.1.x before 13.1.4, and all versions of 16.0.x, 12.1.x, and 11.6.x, an attacker may be able to bypass APM's internal restrictions and retrieve static content that is hosted within APM by sending specifically crafted requests to an APM Virtual Server. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a BIG-IP APM
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23016?
CVE-2021-23016 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23016?
To fix CVE-2021-23016, 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-2021-23016 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23016 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-23016?
CVE-2021-23016 affects n/a BIG-IP APM.
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