F5-K000149756: Medium severity f5 big-ip next vulnerability
A vulnerability has been found in the CPython venv module and CLI where path names provided when creating a virtual environment were not quoted properly, allowing the creator to inject commands into virtual environment "activation" scripts (ie "source venv/bin/activate"). This means that attacker-controlled virtual environments are able to run commands when the virtual environment is activated. Virtual environments which are not created by an attacker or which aren't activated before being used (ie "./venv/bin/python") are not affected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of F5-K000149756?
The severity of F5-K000149756 is critical due to the potential for command injection vulnerabilities in the activation scripts.
How do I fix F5-K000149756?
To fix F5-K000149756, update to the latest version of the affected F5 products as indicated in the advisory.
Which versions of F5 products are affected by F5-K000149756?
F5-K000149756 affects F5 BIG-IP Next SPK versions from 1.7.0 to 1.9.2 and F5 BIG-IP Next CNF versions from 1.1.0 to 1.4.0.
What happens if I am vulnerable to F5-K000149756?
If vulnerable to F5-K000149756, an attacker could exploit command injection to execute arbitrary commands in your environment.
Is there a workaround for F5-K000149756?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for F5-K000149756, and upgrading is recommended to mitigate the risk.