CVE-2021-23040

Description

On BIG-IP AFM version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x, a SQL injection vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility. This issue is exposed only when BIG-IP AFM is provisioned. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a BIG-IP AFM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K94255403 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23040?
CVE-2021-23040 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23040?
To fix CVE-2021-23040, 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-2021-23040 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23040 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-2021-23040?
CVE-2021-23040 affects n/a BIG-IP AFM.
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