CVE-2022-35728: iControl REST vulnerability CVE-2022-35728

Published Aug 4, 2022
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Updated

In BIG-IP Versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.1, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.6.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.1, and all versions of 13.1.x, and BIG-IQ version 8.x before 8.2.0 and all versions of 7.x, an authenticated user's iControl REST token may remain valid for a limited time after logging out from the Configuration utility. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Software

59 affected components
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager=17.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager=17.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager=17.0.0
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager=17.0.0
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.6.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager=17.0.0
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management=7.0.0
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management=7.1.0
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management=8.0.0
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management=8.1.0

Event History

Aug 4, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35728?

CVE-2022-35728 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-35728?

To fix CVE-2022-35728, it's recommended to upgrade to the latest patched version of the affected F5 BIG-IP or BIG-IQ software.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-35728?

CVE-2022-35728 affects F5 BIG-IP versions prior to 17.0.0.1, 16.1.3.1, 15.1.6.1, 14.1.5.1, and all versions of 13.1.x, as well as all versions of BIG-IQ before 8.2.0 and all version of 7.x.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-35728?

CVE-2022-35728 can potentially be exploited to maintain unauthorized access via a valid iControl REST token of an authenticated user.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-35728?

Currently, there are no suggested workarounds for CVE-2022-35728 beyond upgrading to the patched software.

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