CVE-2021-23026: CSRF

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

BIG-IP version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x and 11.6.x and all versions of BIG-IQ 8.x, 7.x, and 6.x are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks through iControl SOAP. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

59 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
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
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
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
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.0.0<=16.0.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.0.0<=16.0.1.1
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=6.0.0<=6.1.0
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=7.0.0<=7.1.0
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.0.0<=8.1.0

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23026?

CVE-2021-23026 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user sessions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-23026?

To fix CVE-2021-23026, upgrade to the latest version of BIG-IP or BIG-IQ that addresses this vulnerability, specifically versions 16.0.1.2 or 15.1.3 and above.

3

What kind of attack is CVE-2021-23026 susceptible to?

CVE-2021-23026 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks through iControl SOAP.

4

Which F5 products are affected by CVE-2021-23026?

CVE-2021-23026 affects several versions of F5 BIG-IP products, including Access Policy Manager, Application Security Manager, and others across various version lines.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-23026?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-23026 does not require authentication, making it a significant risk for users.

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