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.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.5, indicating it requires adjacent network access with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from f5, from f5 organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2021, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2021-03-31T18:15:15.380
2024-11-21T05:51:07.867
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 4.5 (MEDIUM)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
5.1
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | f5 | access_policy_manager_clients | < 7.1.8.5 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | access_policy_manager_clients | < 7.1.9.8 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | access_policy_manager_clients | < 7.2.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 11.6.5 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≤ 12.1.5 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | < 13.1.3.6 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | < 14.1.4 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | < 15.1.2.1 | Yes |
| Application | f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | < 16.0.1.1 | Yes |
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