title: 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.
problem types: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
affected:
{
defaultStatus: unknown
modules: iControl REST
product: BIG-IP
vendor: F5
versions:
status: affected, version: 17.0.x
status: affected, version: 16.1.x
status: affected, version: 15.1.x
status: affected, version: 14.1.x
status: affected, version: 13.1.x
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 8.7
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: HIGH
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
version: 3.1
]
format: CVSS
scenarios: GENERAL