In F5 BIG-IP APM software versions 11.5.0, 11.5.1, 11.5.2, 11.5.3, 11.5.4, 11.6.0, 11.6.1, 12.0.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1 and 12.1.2 BIG-IP APM portal access requests do not return the intended resources in some cases. This may allow access to internal BIG-IP APM resources, however the application resources and backend servers are unaffected.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.6, indicating it requires adjacent network access but requires specific conditions to be met though user interaction is required requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from f5 organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2017-12-21T17:29:00.217
2025-04-20T01:37:25.860
Deferred
CVSSv3.0: 7.6 (HIGH)
AV:A/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
2.5
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 11.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 11.5.1 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 11.5.2 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 11.5.3 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 11.5.4 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 11.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 11.6.1 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 12.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 12.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 12.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 12.1.2 | Yes |
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