CVE-2016-9251

8.8 HIGH
Published: May 09, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

In F5 BIG-IP 12.0.0 through 12.1.2, an authenticated attacker may be able to cause an escalation of privileges through a crafted iControl REST connection.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K41107914
Source: f5sirt@f5.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038414
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K41107914
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.5%
71th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

f5