CVE-2024-21782

BIG-IP and BIG-IQ secure copy vulnerability

Description

BIG-IP or BIG-IQ Resource Administrators and Certificate Managers who have access to the secure copy (scp) utility but do not have access to Advanced shell (bash) can execute arbitrary commands with a specially crafted command string. This vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-5873. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 BIG-IP
Affected: F5 BIG-IQ
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K98606833 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21782?
CVE-2024-21782 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21782?
To fix CVE-2024-21782, 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-2024-21782 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21782 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-2024-21782?
CVE-2024-21782 affects F5 BIG-IP, F5 BIG-IQ.
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