#VU89329 Origin validation error in BIG-IP APM and APM Clients - CVE-2024-28883

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89329

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28883

CWE-ID: CWE-346

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BIG-IP APM
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
APM Clients
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: F5 Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass endpoint inspection.

The vulnerability exists due to origin validation error in the BIG-IP APM browser network access VPN client. A remote attacker with ability to perform MitM attack can bypass endpoint inspection and establish a network access (VPN) connection with a BIG-IP APM system.

This vulnerability specifically affects the BIG-IP APM browser network access VPN client when the BIG-IP APM access policy is configured with an endpoint inspection item in the Visual Policy Editor (VPE), Endpoint Security (client or server).

BIG-IP Edge Client/F5 Access/CLI and other clients are not affected.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP APM: before 15.1.10.3

APM Clients: before 7.2.4.4

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External links
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000138744

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.