CVE-2022-41800 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2022-41800

Appliance mode iControl REST vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

In all versions of BIG-IP, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.   Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • F5 acknowledges Ron Bowes of Rapid7 for bringing this issue to our attention and following the highest standards of coordinated disclosure.

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

BIG-IP
Vulnerable Versions:
17.0.x, 16.1.x, 15.1.x, 14.1.x, 13.1.x

Timeline

Official Publish: December 7th, 2022
Last Modified: April 23rd, 2025
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)