7.2
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-28695: Input Validation

First published: Thu May 05 2022(Updated: )

On F5 BIG-IP AFM 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, and 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, an authenticated attacker with high privileges can upload a maliciously crafted file to the BIG-IP AFM Configuration utility, which allows an attacker to run arbitrary commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=13.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=13.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=13.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=13.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=14.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=14.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=14.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=14.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=15.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=16.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=16.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=16.1.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=17.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-28695?

    CVE-2022-28695 is considered to have a high severity rating due to the potential for authenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-28695?

    To fix CVE-2022-28695, you should update your F5 BIG-IP AFM to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of F5 BIG-IP AFM are affected by CVE-2022-28695?

    CVE-2022-28695 affects F5 BIG-IP AFM versions 13.1.x prior to 13.1.5, 14.1.x prior to 14.1.4.6, 15.1.x prior to 15.1.5.1, and 16.1.x prior to 16.1.2.2.

  • Can CVE-2022-28695 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2022-28695 requires the attacker to have authenticated access with high privileges to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What kind of attack can CVE-2022-28695 lead to?

    CVE-2022-28695 can allow an authenticated attacker to upload a maliciously crafted file, potentially compromising the integrity of the BIG-IP AFM system.

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