CVE-2022-1388: F5 BIG-IP Missing Authentication Vulnerability
First published: Thu May 05 2022(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.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com f5sirt@f5.com f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management | ||
| F5 Access Policy Manager | >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | |
| F5 Access Policy Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | |
| F5 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 Application Security Manager | >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | |
| F5 Application Security Manager | >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP | >=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 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp 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 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager | >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | |
| Riverbed SteelApp 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 | |
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 | ||
| >=11.6.1<=11.6.5 | ||
| >=12.1.0<=12.1.6 | ||
| >=13.1.0<13.1.5 | ||
| >=14.1.0<14.1.4.6 | ||
| >=15.1.0<15.1.5.1 | ||
| >=16.1.0<16.1.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167007/F5-BIG-IP-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167118/F5-BIG-IP-16.0.x-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167150/F5-BIG-IP-iControl-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K23605346
- https://www.secpod.com/blog/critical-f5-big-ip-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-patch-now/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-big-ip-next-central-manager-bugs-allow-device-takeover/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-work-with-ransomware-gangs-to-extort-breached-orgs/
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/28/iran_pioneer_kitten/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1388
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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- canonical/f5 big-ip and big-iq centralized management
- canonical/f5 access policy manager
- version/f5 access policy manager/11.6.1
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- canonical/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager
- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/11.6.1
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- version/f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager/16.1.0
- canonical/f5 big-ip analytics
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- version/f5 big-ip analytics/11.6.5
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/12.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/12.1.6
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/13.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/14.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/15.1.0
- version/f5 big-ip analytics/16.1.0
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- version/f5 big-ip application acceleration manager/15.1.0
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- canonical/f5 application security manager
- version/f5 application security manager/11.6.1
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