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CVE-2022-28716

On 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all versions of 12.1.x 11.6.x, a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP AFM, CGNAT, and PEM Configuration utility that allows an attacker to execute JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from f5, from f5, from f5 organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2022, 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.

Published

2022-05-05T17:15:14.783

Last Modified

2024-11-21T06:57:47.710

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
  • Availability Impact: PARTIAL
Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-79
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager ≤ 11.6.5 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager ≤ 12.1.6 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager < 13.1.5 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager < 14.1.4.6 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager < 15.1.5.1 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager < 16.1.2.2 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_carrier-grade_nat ≤ 11.6.5 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_carrier-grade_nat ≤ 12.1.6 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_carrier-grade_nat < 13.1.5 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_carrier-grade_nat < 14.1.4.6 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_carrier-grade_nat < 15.1.5.1 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_carrier-grade_nat < 16.1.2.2 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager ≤ 11.6.5 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager ≤ 12.1.6 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager < 13.1.5 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager < 14.1.4.6 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager < 15.1.5.1 Yes
Application f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager < 16.1.2.2 Yes
References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For f5's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.