CVE-2024-33612: f5 big-ip_next_central_manager Improper Certificate Validation
CVSS: 6.8v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 08-05-2024Last modified 16-12-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-33612 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in f5 big-ip_next_central_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.8/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.23%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-05-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-12-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An improper certificate validation vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Next Central Manager and may allow an attacker to impersonate an Instance Provider system. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
13%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.23% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.23%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F51 product
- big-ip_next_central_manager≥ 20.0.1, < 20.2.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000139012Vendor Advisory