CVE-2021-22978: XSS
Published Feb 12, 2021
·Updated
On BIG-IP version 16.0.x before 16.0.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.3.1, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.5, and all 12.1.x and 11.6.x versions, undisclosed endpoints in iControl REST allow for a reflected XSS attack, which could lead to a complete compromise of BIG-IP if the victim user is granted the admin role. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.
Affected Software
84 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.0.0<16.0.1
Event History
Feb 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22978?
The severity of CVE-2021-22978 is high due to its potential for reflected XSS attacks, which could lead to complete system compromise.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-22978?
To fix CVE-2021-22978, upgrade your BIG-IP version to 16.0.1, 15.1.1, 14.1.3.1, 13.1.3.5, or 12.1.5 or later.
3
Which versions of BIG-IP are affected by CVE-2021-22978?
CVE-2021-22978 affects BIG-IP versions earlier than 16.0.1, 15.1.1, 14.1.3.1, 13.1.3.5, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2021-22978 involve?
CVE-2021-22978 involves a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
5
Can CVE-2021-22978 lead to data leakage?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2021-22978 could lead to complete compromise of the BIG-IP system, potentially resulting in data leakage.