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BIG-IP Appliance Mode Bypass via iAppsLX Templates by Authorized User

CVE-2024-23976 · published 2 years ago
Summary

A high-privilege user with the Administrator role can potentially bypass security restrictions on a BIG-IP system when it's running in Appliance mode. This could allow them to access and modify system settings. To mitigate this risk, ensure your BIG-IP system is up to date with the latest software version and follow recommended security best practices.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-iq_centralized_management >= 8.0.0, <= 8.3.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_centralized_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_analytics >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_application_acceleration_manager >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_acceleration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_application_security_manager >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_domain_name_system >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_fraud_protection_service >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_fraud_protection_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_global_traffic_manager >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_global_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_link_controller >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_link_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_local_traffic_manager >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9
>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
17.1.0
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated attacker assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions utilizing iAppsLX templates on a BIG-IP system.  Note: So...
When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated attacker assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance
mode restrictions utilizing iAppsLX templates on a BIG-IP system.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
6.0 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-266Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Timeline
Published14 Feb 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen14 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-23976 · OSV
CVE-2024-23976 · NVD
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