CVE-2024-37028: f5 big-ip_next_central_manager
CVSS: 6.3v4.0MediumAnalyzed
Published 14-08-2024Last modified 16-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-37028 is a medium (CVSS 6.3) vulnerability in f5 big-ip_next_central_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.3/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.45%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-08-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
BIG-IP Next Central Manager may allow an attacker to lock out an account that has never been logged in. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.3MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Medium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
EPSS trend
Probability
0.45%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
38%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.45% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.45%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-645Overly Restrictive Account Lockout MechanismThe product contains an account lockout protection mechanism, but the mechanism is too restrictive and can be triggered too easily, which allows attackers to deny service to legitimate users by causing their accounts to be locked out.
- CWE-287Improper AuthenticationWhen an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
Affected systems
F51 product
- big-ip_next_central_manager≥ 20.1.0, < 20.2.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000139938Vendor Advisory