CVE-2021-23015

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

On BIG-IP 15.1.x before 15.1.3, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, 13.1.0.8 through 13.1.3.6, and all versions of 16.0.x, when running in Appliance Mode, an authenticated user assigned the 'Administrator' role may be able to bypass Appliance Mode restrictions utilizing undisclosed iControl REST endpoints. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.2/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-863

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 10, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2021-23015: High severity, CVSS 7.2 | Vulnix