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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact

CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 64.60%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.
No patch listed yet 64.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The iControl API in F5 BIG-IP LTM, APM, ASM, GTM, Link Controller, and PSM 10.0.0 through 10.2.4 and 11.0.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP AAM 11.4.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP AFM and PEM 11.3.0 through 11.5.1,. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 64.6%.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The iControl API in F5 BIG-IP LTM, APM, ASM, GTM, Link Controller, and PSM 10.0.0 through 10.2.4 and 11.0.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP AAM 11.4.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP AFM and PEM 11.3.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP Analytics 11.0.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP Edge Gateway, WebAccelerator, WOM 10.1.0 through 10.2.4 and 11.0.0 through 11.3.0, Enterprise Manager 2.1.0 through 2.3.0 and 3.0.0 through 3.1.1, and BIG-IQ Cloud, Device, and Security 4.0.0 through 4.3.0 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostname element in a SOAP request. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Webaccelerator, F5 Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager, F5 Big-Ip Protocol Security Module, F5 Big-Ip Link Controller, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager. Version information: through 10.2.4.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Confidentiality
C
Integrity
C
Availability
C

DescriptionCVE.org

The iControl API in F5 BIG-IP LTM, APM, ASM, GTM, Link Controller, and PSM 10.0.0 through 10.2.4 and 11.0.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP AAM 11.4.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP AFM and PEM 11.3.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP Analytics 11.0.0 through 11.5.1, BIG-IP Edge Gateway, WebAccelerator, WOM 10.1.0 through 10.2.4 and 11.0.0 through 11.3.0, Enterprise Manager 2.1.0 through 2.3.0 and 3.0.0 through 3.1.1, and BIG-IQ Cloud, Device, and Security 4.0.0 through 4.3.0 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostname element in a SOAP request.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
4.9/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
64.6%
Top 2% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 64.6%
Patch available No
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Active
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
High

Priority Score

136
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +65
CVSS: +36
PoC: +20
Weaponized: +15
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:9.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:9.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:9.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:9.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:9.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:9.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:9.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:9.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:9.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:10.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:10.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:10.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:10.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:10.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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