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CVE-2021-23002

4.5 · MEDIUM

When using BIG-IP APM 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, or all 12.1.x and 11.6.x versions or Edge Client versions 7.2.1.x before 7.2.1.1,…

Published Mar 31, 2021EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2021-23002 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 31, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

When using BIG-IP APM 16.0.x before 16.0.1.1, 15.1.x before 15.1.2.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4, 13.1.x before 13.1.3.6, or all 12.1.x and 11.6.x versions or Edge Client versions 7.2.1.x before 7.2.1.1, 7.1.9.x before 7.1.9.8, or 7.1.8.x before 7.1.8.5, the session ID is visible in the arguments of the f5vpn.exe command when VPN is launched from the browser on a Windows system. Addressing this issue requires both the client and server fixes. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Software Development (EoSD) are not evaluated.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23002?

CVE-2021-23002 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 31, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-23002?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-23002?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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