CVE-2021-23015: f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager Incorrect Authorization
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-23015 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 10-05-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
On BIG-IP 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.0.8 through 13.1.3.6, and all versions of 16.0.x, when running in Appliance Mode, an authenticated user assigned the 'Administrator' role may be able to bypass Appliance Mode restrictions utilizing undisclosed iControl REST endpoints. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
71%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.34% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F514 products
- big-ip_access_policy_manager≥ 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 | ≥ 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.3 | ≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1
- big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager≥ 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 | ≥ 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.3 | ≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1
- big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall≥ 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 | ≥ 14.1.0, ≤ 14.1.4 | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.3 | ≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1
- big-ip_analytics≥ 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 | ≥ 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.3 | ≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1
- big-ip_application_acceleration_manager≥ 13.1.0, < 13.1.4 | ≥ 14.1.0, < 14.1.4 | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.3 | ≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.1.1
1 vendor · 14 products