CVE-2021-23001: Malicious File Upload
Published Mar 31, 2021
·Updated
On versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, 12.1.x before 12.1.5.3, and 11.6.x before 11.6.5.3, the upload functionality in BIG-IP Advanced WAF and BIG-IP ASM allows an authenticated user to upload files to the BIG-IP system using a call to an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. 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<11.6.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
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<14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
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<14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
F5 SSL Orchestrator>=11.6.1<11.6.5.3
F5 SSL Orchestrator>=12.1.0<12.1.5.3
F5 SSL Orchestrator>=13.1.0<13.1.3.6
F5 SSL Orchestrator>=14.1.0<14.1.4
F5 SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<15.1.2.1
F5 SSL Orchestrator>=16.0.0<16.0.1.1
Event History
Mar 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-23001?
CVE-2021-23001 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing authenticated users to upload arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-23001?
To fix CVE-2021-23001, upgrade your F5 BIG-IP software to the latest version recommended by F5, specifically versions 16.0.1.1 or later.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2021-23001?
CVE-2021-23001 affects F5 BIG-IP versions before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.2.1, 14.1.4, 13.1.3.6, 12.1.5.3, and 11.6.5.3.
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Who can exploit CVE-2021-23001?
CVE-2021-23001 can be exploited by any authenticated user with access to the upload functionality of the affected F5 BIG-IP systems.
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What happens if CVE-2021-23001 is exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2021-23001 can allow an attacker to upload malicious files, leading to potential unauthorized access or further attacks within the system.