How severe is CVE-2021-23024?

CVE-2021-23024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-23024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23024?

CVE-2021-23024 affects F5 Big-iq Centralized Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23024?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-23024 published?

CVE-2021-23024 was published on 2021-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23024

CVE-2021-23024 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-iq Centralized Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F5 Big-iq Centralized Management
Published: 2021-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On version 8.0.x before 8.0.0.1, and all 6.x and 7.x versions, the BIG-IQ Configuration utility has an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability in undisclosed pages. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23024?: On version 8.0.x before 8.0.0.1, and all 6.x and 7.x versions, the BIG-IQ Configuration utility has an authenticated remote command execution vulnerability in undisclosed pages. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2021-23024?: CVE-2021-23024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-23024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23024?: CVE-2021-23024 affects F5 Big-iq Centralized Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-23024 published?: CVE-2021-23024 was published on 2021-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_centralized_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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