Vulnerability Description
On BIG-IP FPS, ASM, and Advanced WAF versions 16.1.x before 16.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.4, and 14.1.x before 14.1.4.4, an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF) and BIG-IP ASM Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI), also referred to as the Configuration utility, that allows an authenticated high-privileged attacker to read local files and force BIG-IP to send HTTP requests. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61112120MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61112120MitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-23031?
CVE-2022-23031 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). On BIG-IP FPS, ASM, and Advanced WAF versions 16.1.x before 16.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.4, and 14.1.x before 14.1.4.4, an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the F5...
How severe is CVE-2022-23031?
CVE-2022-23031 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-23031?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager, F5 Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service.