CVE-2022-41800

Appliance mode iControl REST vulnerability

Description

In all versions of BIG-IP, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.   Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 92.73% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 BIG-IP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13325942 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41800?
CVE-2022-41800 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-41800?
To fix CVE-2022-41800, 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-2022-41800 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-41800 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~93% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-41800?
CVE-2022-41800 affects F5 BIG-IP.
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