CVE-2022-41800
High PUBLISHEDAppliance mode iControl REST vulnerability
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
In all versions of BIG-IP, when running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
- CVE Published
- Dec 07, 2022
- Exploitation Reported
- Dec 07, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.7 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F5 |
BIG-IP
|
17.0.x |
Affected |
| F5 |
BIG-IP
|
16.1.x |
Affected |
| F5 |
BIG-IP
|
15.1.x |
Affected |
| F5 |
BIG-IP
|
14.1.x |
Affected |
| F5 |
BIG-IP
|
13.1.x |
Affected |
CVE References
- support.f5.com/csp/article/K13325942 support.f5.com · CVE Record https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13325942
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2022-12-07 03:12 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-41800.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/f5_icontrol_rpmspec_rce_cve_2022_41800.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users via the Pro API.
Learn About Virtual PatchesCVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-12-07 03:12:17 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:07 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/f5_icontrol_rpmspec_rce_cve_2022_41800.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2022/CVE-2022-41800.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
metasploit · Created Unknown
Metasploit module for CVE-2022-41800
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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03:12 UTC over 3 years ago03:12 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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03:12 UTC over 3 years ago03:12 UTC · over 3 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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17:33 UTC almost 4 years ago17:33 UTC · almost 4 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2022-41800
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2022-41800",
"title": "Appliance mode iControl REST vulnerability",
"affected_vendor": "F5",
"affected_product": "BIG-IP",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 8.7,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}