CVE-2021-23028

CVE-2021-23028 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

On version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, and 13.1.x before 13.1.4, when JSON content profiles are configured for URLs as part of an F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF)/BIG-IP ASM security policy and applied to a virtual server, undisclosed requests may cause the BIG-IP ASM bd process to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23028?
On version 16.0.x before 16.0.1.2, 15.1.x before 15.1.3.1, 14.1.x before 14.1.4.2, and 13.1.x before 13.1.4, when JSON content profiles are configured for URLs as part of an F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF)/BIG-IP ASM security policy and applied to a virtual server, undisclosed requests may cause the BIG-IP ASM bd process to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2021-23028?
CVE-2021-23028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-23028 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23028?
CVE-2021-23028 primarily affects F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23028?
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-2021-23028 published?
CVE-2021-23028 was published on 2021-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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