CVE-2023-22374
HighA format string vulnerability exists in iControl SOAP that allows an authenticated attacker to crash the iControl SOAP CGI process or, potentially execute arbitrary code.
Published Feb 7, 2023 · Updated Mar 26, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-22374 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.5 v3.1) affecting Big-Ip Access Policy Manager (F5), Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager (F5), Big-Ip Analytics (F5) and 10 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including BIG-IP 14.1.5.4, BIG-IP 15.1.8.2, BIG-IP 16.1.3.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A format string vulnerability exists in iControl SOAP that allows an authenticated attacker to crash the iControl SOAP CGI process or, potentially execute arbitrary code. In appliance mode BIG-IP, a successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Affected Products
35 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Big-Ip Access Policy ManagerF5 | 13.1.5, 17.0.0 | 14.1.5 |
| Big-Ip Advanced Firewall ManagerF5 | 13.1.5, 17.0.0 | 14.1.5 |
| Big-Ip AnalyticsF5 | 13.1.5, 17.0.0 | 14.1.5 |
| Big-Ip Application Acceleration ManagerF5 | 13.1.5, 17.0.0 | 15.1.8 |
| Big-Ip Application Security ManagerF5 | 13.1.0, 17.0.0 | 14.1.5 |
Patched Releases
BIG-IP
14.1.5.4, 15.1.8.2, 16.1.3.4, 17.1.0
Big-Ip Access Policy Manager
<=14.1.5
Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager
<=14.1.5
Big-Ip Analytics
<=14.1.5
Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager
<=15.1.8
Big-Ip Application Security Manager
<=14.1.5
Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender
<=14.1.5
Big-Ip Domain Name System
<=14.1.5
Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service
<=15.1.8
Big-Ip Link Controller
<=14.1.5
Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager
<=14.1.5
Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager
<=14.1.5
Big-Ip SSL Orchestrator
<=14.1.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 7, 2023
Last updated
Mar 26, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
A format string vulnerability exists in iControl SOAP that allows an authenticated attacker to crash the iControl SOAP CGI process or, potentially execute arbitrary code.
Affected: Big-Ip Access Policy Manager (F5) versions 13.1.5, 17.0.0; Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager (F5) versions 13.1.5, 17.0.0; Big-Ip Analytics (F5) versions 13.1.5, 17.0.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including BIG-IP 14.1.5.4, BIG-IP 15.1.8.2, BIG-IP 16.1.3.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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