CVE-2017-6131

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: May 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

In some circumstances, an F5 BIG-IP version 12.0.0 to 12.1.2 and 13.0.0 Azure cloud instance may contain a default administrative password which could be used to remotely log into the BIG-IP system. The impacted administrative account is the Azure instance administrative user that was created at deployment. The root and admin accounts are not vulnerable. An attacker may be able to remotely access the BIG-IP host via SSH.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61757346
Source: f5sirt@f5.com
Permissions Required Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038569
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K61757346
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Permissions Required Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.1%
62th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

f5