CVE-2021-23029: SSRF

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

On version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, insufficient permission checks may allow authenticated users with guest privileges to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks through F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF) and the BIG-IP ASM Configuration utility. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

2 affected components
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23029?

CVE-2021-23029 is a vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF) and BIG-IP Application Security Manager that allows authenticated users with guest privileges to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23029?

The severity of CVE-2021-23029 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-23029?

Versions 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2 of F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall and BIG-IP Application Security Manager are affected by CVE-2021-23029.

4

What is Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack?

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack is a type of vulnerability that allows an attacker to send crafted requests from a vulnerable server, potentially accessing internal resources or causing other malicious actions.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-23029?

To fix CVE-2021-23029, update your F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall and BIG-IP Application Security Manager to version 16.0.1.2 or later.

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