CVE-2022-27634: f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-27634 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 05-05-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
On 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2 and 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, BIG-IP APM does not properly validate configurations, allowing an authenticated attacker with high privileges to manipulate the APM policy leading to privilege escalation/remote code execution. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- CVE.orgCNA6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.05 pp
From 1.36% 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
F52 products
- big-ip_access_policy_manager≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.5.1 | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.2.2
- big-ip_apm≥ 16.1.x, < 16.1.2.2 | ≥ 15.1.x, < 15.1.5.1
1 vendor · 2 products