CVE-2023-22326: iControl REST and tmsh vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2023
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Updated

In BIG-IP versions 17.0.x before 17.0.0.2, 16.1.x before 16.1.3.3, 15.1.x before 15.1.8.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.5.3, and all versions of 13.1.x, and all versions of BIG-IQ 8.x and 7.1.x, incorrect permission assignment vulnerabilities exist in the iControl REST and TMOS shell (tmsh) dig command which may allow an authenticated attacker with resource administrator or administrator role privileges to view sensitive information. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Other sources

Incorrect permission assignment vulnerabilities exist in the iControl REST and TMOS shell (tmsh) dig command which may allow an authenticated attacker with resource administrator role privilege to view sensitive information.

— F5

Affected Software

61 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP=17.0.0
17.1.0
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.3
16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.8
15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=14.1.0<14.1.5.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<15.1.8.1
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.0<16.1.3.3
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=17.0.0<17.0.0.2

Event History

Feb 1, 2023
Advisory Published
via F5·01:12 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22326?

CVE-2023-22326 has a severity rating that indicates potential risk based on the nature of the vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-22326?

To address CVE-2023-22326, upgrade to the remedied versions provided by F5: BIG-IP 17.0.0.2, 16.1.3.3, 15.1.8.1, or 14.1.5.3.

3

Which F5 products are affected by CVE-2023-22326?

CVE-2023-22326 affects multiple versions of F5 BIG-IP across several product modules including Local Traffic Manager, Application Security Manager, and more.

4

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2023-22326 describe?

CVE-2023-22326 describes vulnerabilities related to incorrect permission assignments in the iControl REST and TMOS shell.

5

Are all versions of F5 BIG-IQ affected by CVE-2023-22326?

Yes, all versions of F5 BIG-IQ 8.x and 7.1.x are affected by CVE-2023-22326.

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