CVE-2022-28695

CVE-2022-28695 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

On F5 BIG-IP AFM 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, and 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, an authenticated attacker with high privileges can upload a maliciously crafted file to the BIG-IP AFM Configuration utility, which allows an attacker to run arbitrary commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28695?
On F5 BIG-IP AFM 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, and 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, an authenticated attacker with high privileges can upload a maliciously crafted file to the BIG-IP AFM Configuration utility, which allows an attacker to run arbitrary commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
How severe is CVE-2022-28695?
CVE-2022-28695 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-2022-28695 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28695?
CVE-2022-28695 primarily affects F5 Big-ip Advanced Firewall Manager. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28695?
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-2022-28695 published?
CVE-2022-28695 was published on 2022-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (19)

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