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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-27878
CVE-2022-27878:
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility that affects all versions of F5 BIG-IP 16.1.x, 15.1.x, 14.1.x, 13.1.x, 12.1.x, and 11.6.x, and F5 BIG-IP Guided Configuration (GC) all versions prior to 9.0. This vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in April 2022 (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user through a stored XSS attack in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility (F5 Support).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the logged-in user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or manipulation of the BIG-IP configuration (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
F5 has addressed this vulnerability in subsequent versions of their software. Users are advised to upgrade to a patched version of the software (F5 Support).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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