CVE-2021-23037: XSS

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

On all versions of 16.1.x, 16.0.x, 15.1.x, 14.1.x, 13.1.x, 12.1.x, and 11.6.x, a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility that allows an attacker to execute JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

66 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
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<=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<=16.1.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.6.0<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.0.0<=16.1.0

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23037?

CVE-2021-23037 is considered critical due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-23037?

To fix CVE-2021-23037, you should upgrade to the latest version of the affected F5 BIG-IP software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23037?

CVE-2021-23037 affects multiple versions of F5 BIG-IP products including Access Policy Manager, Advanced Firewall Manager, Analytics, and others across several version lines.

4

What is reflected cross-site scripting in CVE-2021-23037?

Reflected cross-site scripting in CVE-2021-23037 allows attackers to execute malicious JavaScript in the context of a legitimate user's session.

5

When was CVE-2021-23037 disclosed?

CVE-2021-23037 was disclosed in 2021, highlighting security concerns in certain F5 BIG-IP configurations.

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