BIG-IP and BIG-IQ iControl SOAP vulnerability
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
An authenticated attacker with guest privileges or higher can cause the iControl SOAP process to terminate by sending undisclosed requests. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F5 | BIG-IP | 17.1.0 to before 17.1.0.2; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 13.1.0 and later | 17.1.0.2, 16.1.3.5, 15.1.9.1, 14.1.5.5 | Patch available | CNA |
| F5 | BIG-IQ | 8.2.0 and later; 8.3.0 and later | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- BIG-IP VendorF5 Affected 17.1.0 to before 17.1.0.2; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 13.1.0 and later Fixed in 17.1.0.2, 16.1.3.5, 15.1.9.1, 14.1.5.5 Patch available CNA
- BIG-IQ VendorF5 Affected 8.2.0 and later; 8.3.0 and later Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 20
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_acceleration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_carrier-grade_nat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_acceleration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_carrier-grade_nat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
Show 10 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_edge_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_fraud_protection_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_global_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_link_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ssl_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_websafe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_centralized_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.2.0 – 8.3.0 | Vulnerable | F5 |
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_edge_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_fraud_protection_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_global_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_link_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ssl_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_websafe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.1.0 – 13.1.5; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.5.5; 15.1.0 to before 15.1.9.1; 16.1.0 to before 16.1.3.5; 17.0.0 to before 17.1.0.2 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_centralized_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.2.0 – 8.3.0 Vulnerable ·F5
Remediation
- Fix · CNA BIG-IP (F5) Fixed in 17.1.0.2, 16.1.3.5, 15.1.9.1, 14.1.5.5
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
F5 BIG-IP 14.1.5.5, 15.1.9.1 and 2 more versions
3 records Highest priority Priority LOW 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2023-19559 BIG-IP Configuration utility vulnerabilityPriority LOW 33
- TI-2023-19803 BIG-IP Configuration utility vulnerabilityPriority LOW 24
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-38419
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-x3f8-jwjc-w444
References
More F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-25230 BIG-IP Configuration utility unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2022-01269 Missing authentication in F5 BIG-IP KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-05850 Memory corruption in BIG-IP KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-05845 Server-side request forgery in BIG-IP; BIG-IQ KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-04820 Path traversal in BIG-IP KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2014-05975 GNU Bash through 4.3 bash43-025 processes trailing strings after certain malformed… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2023-38419 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-38419 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-x3f8-jwjc-w444 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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