high
8.8
CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-23025: OS Command Injection

First published: Tue Sep 14 2021(Updated: )

On version 15.1.x before 15.1.0.5, 14.1.x before 14.1.3.1, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.5, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x, an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Access Policy Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF/ASM>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 Application Security Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 Application Security Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP DDoS Hybrid Defender>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP DDoS Hybrid Defender>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.3.5
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.3.1
Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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>=15.0.0<15.1.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-23025?

    CVE-2021-23025 has been assigned a significant severity level due to its potential for authenticated remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-23025?

    To fix CVE-2021-23025, update your F5 BIG-IP software to the versions specified in the advisory.

  • Which F5 BIG-IP versions are affected by CVE-2021-23025?

    CVE-2021-23025 affects various versions of F5 BIG-IP, specifically those before 15.1.0.5, 14.1.3.1, 13.1.3.5, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x.

  • Is CVE-2021-23025 still a risk if I am running a supported version?

    If you are running a supported version post the specified patches, the risk from CVE-2021-23025 should be mitigated.

  • What might be the impact of CVE-2021-23025 on my system?

    Exploitation of CVE-2021-23025 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected F5 BIG-IP system, potentially compromising its security.

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