CVE-2022-26415: Command Injection

Published May 5, 2022
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Updated

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 versions of 12.1.x, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Affected Software

55 affected components
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>=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>=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>=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>=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>=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>=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>=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>=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>=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>=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

Event History

May 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26415?

The severity of CVE-2022-26415 is categorized as critical, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-26415?

To fix CVE-2022-26415, you should upgrade to the latest versions provided by F5 as specified in the security advisory.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-26415?

CVE-2022-26415 affects F5 BIG-IP products, specifically versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.5.1, 14.1.4.6, 13.1.5, and all versions of 12.1.x.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-26415?

CVE-2022-26415 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to system functions.

5

When was CVE-2022-26415 disclosed?

CVE-2022-26415 was publicly disclosed on March 22, 2022.

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