CVE-2022-1388: F5 BIG-IP Missing Authentication Vulnerability

Published May 5, 2022
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Updated

F5 BIG-IP contains a missing authentication in critical function vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution, creation or deletion of files, or disabling services.

Other sources

On F5 BIG-IP 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all 12.1.x and 11.6.x versions, undisclosed requests may bypass iControl REST authentication. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Affected Software

67 affected components
F5 BIG-IP
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=11.6.1<=11.6.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=12.1.0<=12.1.6
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.4.6
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.2.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.2.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.1.5.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.1.4.6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade F5 BIG-IP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1.5
  5. Compensating control

    For deployments running 12.1.x or 11.6.x (all versions are indicated vulnerable), restrict access to the iControl REST management interface to trusted management networks and specific IP addresses (block access from untrusted networks/internet) until a supported, fixed version is available or the device is upgraded.

Event History

May 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 10, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
May 8, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:52 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:53 PM
Aug 28, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:22 PM
News Published
via The Register·06:00 PM
News Published
via The Register·06:04 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1388?

CVE-2022-1388 is classified as a critical vulnerability with a high risk of remote code execution, allowing attackers to manipulate files and disable services.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1388?

To remediate CVE-2022-1388, you should upgrade F5 BIG-IP software to the versions specified in the security advisory, specifically 16.1.2.2 or later for 16.1.x, 15.1.5.1 or later for 15.1.x, and so on.

3

What are the affected versions of F5 BIG-IP related to CVE-2022-1388?

CVE-2022-1388 affects several F5 BIG-IP versions, including 16.1.x prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x prior to 15.1.5.1, and 14.1.x versions prior to specified versions.

4

Can CVE-2022-1388 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

Yes, CVE-2022-1388 can be exploited by unauthenticated users, enabling remote code execution without requiring valid credentials.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-1388?

The vulnerability CVE-2022-1388 can lead to severe consequences such as remote code execution, unauthorized file manipulation, and service disruptions.

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