CVE-2021-22993: XSS

Published Mar 31, 2021
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Updated

On BIG-IP Advanced WAF and BIG-IP ASM versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2, 14.1.x before 14.1.3.1, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, and 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3, DOM-based XSS on DoS Profile properties page. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

10 affected components
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1

Event History

Mar 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22993?

CVE-2021-22993 has been classified as a High severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the affected applications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22993?

To fix CVE-2021-22993, update your F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM to the latest versions as specified by the vendor.

3

What are the affected versions in CVE-2021-22993?

CVE-2021-22993 affects F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM versions before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.2, 14.1.3.1, 13.1.3.6, and 12.1.5.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-22993?

CVE-2021-22993 is a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited through the DoS Profile properties page.

5

Does CVE-2021-22993 affect all versions of F5 BIG-IP products?

No, CVE-2021-22993 only affects specific versions of F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF and ASM and not versions that have reached End of Software Development.

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