CVE-2024-32049: BIG-IP Next Central Manager vulnerability

Published May 8, 2024
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Updated

BIG-IP Next Central Manager (CM) may allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to obtain the BIG-IP Next LTM/WAF instance credentials.

Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Other sources

BIG-IP Next Central Manager may allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to obtain BIG-IP Next LTM/WAF instance credentials.

F5

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager>=20.0.1<=20.0.2
20.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager>=20.0.1<20.1.0

Event History

May 8, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·12:48 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32049?

CVE-2024-32049 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows unauthenticated remote attackers to obtain sensitive credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-32049?

To fix CVE-2024-32049, upgrade to a supported version of F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager are affected by CVE-2024-32049?

CVE-2024-32049 affects versions of F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager from 20.0.1 to 20.0.2.

4

Can software that has reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) be vulnerable to CVE-2024-32049?

Software versions that have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated for CVE-2024-32049.

5

What should I do if I cannot upgrade my F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager to fix CVE-2024-32049?

If you cannot upgrade, consider implementing network controls such as firewalls or access controls to limit exposure until an upgrade can be performed.

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