1. Home
  2. CVE Database
  3. CVE-2021-23038
CRITICAL · 9.0

CVE-2021-23038

On version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an un...

Vulnerability Description

On version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility that allows an attacker to execute JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

CVSS Score

9.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-23038?

CVE-2021-23038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). On version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.x before 13.1.4.1, and all versions of 12.1.x, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an un...

How severe is CVE-2021-23038?

CVE-2021-23038 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-23038?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager.