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CVE-2021-23038: XSS

First published: Tue Sep 14 2021(Updated: )

On version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x, a stored 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.

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
F5 Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 Access Policy Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
f5 big-ip application acceleration manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
F5 Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 Application Security Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
f5 big-ip domain name system>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
f5 big-ip domain name system>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
f5 big-ip domain name system>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
f5 big-ip domain name system>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
f5 big-ip domain name system>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP fraud protection services>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP fraud protection services>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP fraud protection services>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
F5 BIG-IP fraud protection services>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP fraud protection services>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.4.1
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.2
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-23038?

    CVE-2021-23038 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-23038?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-23038, upgrade to F5 BIG-IP versions 16.0.1.2, 15.1.3.1, 14.1.4.2, 13.1.4.1, or 12.1.6 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2021-23038?

    CVE-2021-23038 affects multiple F5 BIG-IP products including Access Policy Manager, Advanced Firewall Manager, and Application Security Manager across specified versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-23038?

    CVE-2021-23038 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a victim's browser.

  • Can exploitation of CVE-2021-23038 lead to data theft?

    Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2021-23038 could allow attackers to steal sensitive information or perform actions on behalf of affected users.

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