How severe is CVE-2022-27880?

CVE-2022-27880 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27880 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27880?

CVE-2022-27880 primarily affects F5 Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27880?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-27880 published?

CVE-2022-27880 was published on 2022-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27880

CVE-2022-27880 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: F5 Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller
Published: 2022-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On F5 Traffix SDC 5.2.x versions prior to 5.2.2 and 5.1.x versions prior to 5.1.35, a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the Traffix SDC Configuration utility that allows an attacker to execute JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27880?: On F5 Traffix SDC 5.2.x versions prior to 5.2.2 and 5.1.x versions prior to 5.1.35, a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the Traffix SDC Configuration utility that allows an attacker to execute JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
How severe is CVE-2022-27880?: CVE-2022-27880 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27880 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27880?: CVE-2022-27880 primarily affects F5 Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27880?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27880 published?: CVE-2022-27880 was published on 2022-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K17341495

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:f5:traffix_signaling_delivery_controller:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:traffix_signaling_delivery_controller:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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