QID 730038

Date Published: 2021-04-07

QID 730038: F5 BIG-IP Configuration Utility Default Credential Vulnerability

F5 ships BIG-IP systems with default values for several system settings.

QID Detection Logic:
This QID sends GET request to mgmt/tm/sys/license with credentials admin:admin.

A remote attacker could exploit this to perform sensitive actions and take control over the device.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised not to use default credentials for F5 BIG-IP.

Vendor References

K13148 - support.f5.com/csp/article/K13148

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