CVE-2022-41780
CVE-2022-41780 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 F5os-a with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: F5 F5os-a
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In F5OS-A version 1.x before 1.1.0 and F5OS-C version 1.x before 1.4.0, a directory traversal vulnerability exists in an undisclosed location of the F5OS CLI that allows an attacker to read arbitrary files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-41780?
- In F5OS-A version 1.x before 1.1.0 and F5OS-C version 1.x before 1.4.0, a directory traversal vulnerability exists in an undisclosed location of the F5OS CLI that allows an attacker to read arbitrary files.
- How severe is CVE-2022-41780?
- CVE-2022-41780 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-41780 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-41780?
- CVE-2022-41780 primarily affects F5 F5os-a. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-41780?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-41780 published?
- CVE-2022-41780 was published on 2022-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:f5:f5os-a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:f5:f5os-c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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