CVE-2022-28716 Cross-site scripting in BIG-IP
An attacker can execute JavaScript in the context of a logged-in user via a DOM-based XSS vulnerability in the BIG-IP Configuration utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-28716?
CVE-2022-28716 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, published on 5 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
On 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all versions of 12.1.x 11.6.x, a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP AFM, CGNAT, and PEM Configuration utility that allows an attacker to execute JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28716?
It affects 3 products.
Products include F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat, F5 Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28716?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28716 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2022-28716 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28716 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-585h-3q27-j2jp.