CVE-2016-9251: f5 networks, inc. big-ip
CVSS: 8.8v3.0HighModified
Published 09-05-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-9251 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in f5 networks, inc. big-ip. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.51%
0%100%
Low · +0.39 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-05-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In F5 BIG-IP 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, an authenticated attacker may be able to cause an escalation of privileges through a crafted iControl REST connection.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.51%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
74%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.39 pp
From 1.13% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.51%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F510 products
- big-ip_access_policy_manager12.0.0 | 12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
- big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager12.0.0 | 12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
- big-ip_analytics12.0.0 | 12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
- big-ip_application_acceleration_manager12.0.0 | 12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
- big-ip_application_security_manager12.0.0 | 12.1.0 | 12.1.1 | 12.1.2
F5 networks, inc.1 product
- big-ipEOL12.0.0 - 12.1.2
2 vendors · 11 products