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CVE-2015-3628

9.0 · HIGH

The iControl API in F5 BIG-IP LTM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, Link Controller, and PEM 11.3.0 before 11.5.3 HF2 and 11.6.0 before 11.6.0 HF6, BIG-IP AAM 11.4.0 before 11.5.3 HF2 and 11.6.0 before 11…

Published Dec 7, 2015f5CWE-264EPSS 69.27%

Overview

CVE-2015-3628 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting f5 big-iq_security. It was published on December 7, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The iControl API in F5 BIG-IP LTM, AFM, Analytics, APM, ASM, Link Controller, and PEM 11.3.0 before 11.5.3 HF2 and 11.6.0 before 11.6.0 HF6, BIG-IP AAM 11.4.0 before 11.5.3 HF2 and 11.6.0 before 11.6.0 HF6, BIG-IP Edge Gateway, WebAccelerator, and WOM 11.3.0, BIG-IP GTM 11.3.0 before 11.6.0 HF6, BIG-IP PSM 11.3.0 through 11.4.1, Enterprise Manager 3.1.0 through 3.1.1, BIG-IQ Cloud and Security 4.0.0 through 4.5.0, BIG-IQ Device 4.2.0 through 4.5.0, and BIG-IQ ADC 4.5.0 allows remote authenticated users with the "Resource Administrator" role to gain privileges via an iCall (1) script or (2) handler in a SOAP request to iControl/iControlPortal.cgi.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update big-iq_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/134434/F5-iControl-iCall-Script-Root-Command-Execution.htmlRefwww.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/f5_icall_cmdRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034306Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034307Refgdssecurity.squarespace.com/labs/2015/9/8/f5-icallscript-privilege-escalation-cve-2015-3628.htmlRefsupport.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/16000/700/sol16728.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/38764/Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/134434/F5-iControl-iCall-Script-Root-Command-Execution.htmlRefwww.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/linux/http/f5_icall_cmdRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034306

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3628?

CVE-2015-3628 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting f5 big-iq_security. It was published on December 7, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-3628?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-3628?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update big-iq_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-3628?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-3628 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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