BIG-IQ arbitrary file upload via iControl REST (CVE-2023-29240)
CVE-2023-29240 Published on May 3, 2023
BIG-IQ iControl REST Vulnerability
An authenticated attacker granted a Viewer or Auditor role on a BIG-IQ can upload arbitrary files using an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-29240 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2023-29240 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-29240
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Affected Versions
F5 BIG-IQ:- Version 8.0.0 and below 8.3.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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