CVE-2022-31473: BIG-IP APM Appliance mode vulnerability CVE-2022-31473

Published Aug 4, 2022
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Updated

In BIG-IP Versions 16.1.x before 16.1.1 and 15.1.x before 15.1.4, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated attacker may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions due to a directory traversal vulnerability in an undisclosed page within iApps. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

2 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=16.1.0

Event History

Aug 4, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31473?

CVE-2022-31473 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-31473?

To fix CVE-2022-31473, upgrade your BIG-IP system to version 15.1.4 or 16.1.1 or later.

3

What are the affected versions in CVE-2022-31473?

CVE-2022-31473 affects BIG-IP versions 16.1.0, 16.1.x before 16.1.1, and 15.1.x before 15.1.4.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2022-31473?

CVE-2022-31473 can be exploited by an authenticated attacker in Appliance mode.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-31473?

CVE-2022-31473 is a directory traversal vulnerability within iApps.

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