CVE-2022-41800
highpriority · attend · 72EPSS 0.769 · 100 %ileexploit · weaponizedDEEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
In all versions of BIG-IP, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. 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.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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exploits (1)
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affected products (113)
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advisories (1)
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- WID-SEC-W-2022-2104F5 BIG-IP: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Umgehen von SicherheitsvorkehrungenDeutsch2022-11-16csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in F5 BIG-IP ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen.
also known as (4)
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sources
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references (8)
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- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2022-41800/cnnvd
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170008/F5-BIG-IP-iControl-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlcnnvd
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170847/F5-Big-IP-Create-Administrative-User.htmlcnnvd
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13325942cnnvd
- https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/F5-BIG-IP-privilege-escalation-via-iControl-REST-39928cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2022.5995cnnvd
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13325942enisa_euvd
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13325942Vendor Advisorynvd
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