title: Authenticated iControl REST in Appliance mode vulnerability CVE-2022-35243
description: In BIG-IP Versions 16.1.x before 16.1.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5, and all versions of 13.1.x, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, using 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-269 Improper Privilege Management
affected:
{
product: BIG-IP
vendor: F5
versions:
lessThan: 13.1.x*, status: affected, version: 13.1.0, versionType: custom
lessThan: 14.1.5, status: affected, version: 14.1.x, versionType: custom
lessThan: 15.1.5.1, status: affected, version: 15.1.x, versionType: custom
lessThan: 16.1.3, status: affected, version: 16.1.x, versionType: custom
lessThan: 17.0.x*, status: unaffected, version: 17.0.0, versionType: custom
}
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
]