Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the configuration utility in F5 BIG-IP before 12.0.0 and Enterprise Manager 3.0.0 through 3.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files in the web root via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Enterprise Manager | 3.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | <= 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Protocol Security Module | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Wan Optimization Manager | <= 11.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | <= 11.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133931/F5-BigIP-10.2.4-Build-595.0-HF3-Path
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033532
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033533
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/17000/200/sol17253.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133931/F5-BigIP-10.2.4-Build-595.0-HF3-Path
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033532
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033533
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/17000/200/sol17253.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4040?
CVE-2015-4040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the configuration utility in F5 BIG-IP before 12.0.0 and Enterprise Manager 3.0.0 through 3.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files in the ...
How severe is CVE-2015-4040?
CVE-2015-4040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-4040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Enterprise Manager, F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager.