CVE-2021-23040: SQL Injection

Published Sep 14, 2021
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Updated

On BIG-IP AFM 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, a SQL injection vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility. This issue is exposed only when BIG-IP AFM is provisioned. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

5 affected components
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
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.0.0<16.0.1.2

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23040?

CVE-2021-23040 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-23040?

To fix CVE-2021-23040, you should upgrade to BIG-IP AFM version 16.0.1.2, 15.1.3, 14.1.4.2, 13.1.4.1, or a later version if you are running an affected version.

3

What versions of BIG-IP AFM are affected by CVE-2021-23040?

CVE-2021-23040 affects BIG-IP AFM versions earlier than 16.0.1.2, 15.1.3, 14.1.4.2, 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-23040?

CVE-2021-23040 is a SQL injection vulnerability found in the BIG-IP Configuration utility.

5

Is CVE-2021-23040 exploitability limited to certain configurations?

Yes, CVE-2021-23040 is only exposed when BIG-IP AFM is provisioned.

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