CVE-2022-1388
iControl REST unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in F5 BIG-IP
⚡ KEV — Known Exploited
CVSS 9.8 (Critical)
EPSS 0.9670 (1th pct)
Technical Description
iControl REST unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in F5 BIG-IP.
Why this matters to your organisation:
CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild (KEV catalogue entry). The Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) estimates a 96.7% probability of exploitation within 30 days. The affected service is internet-facing, increasing exposure. This is a critical service for the organisation.
CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild (KEV catalogue entry). The Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) estimates a 96.7% probability of exploitation within 30 days. The affected service is internet-facing, increasing exposure. This is a critical service for the organisation.
Potential Impact
A vulnerability in big_ip rated Critical (CVSS 9.8). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, indicating it has been actively exploited in the wild.
✅ Recommended Next Action
Review CVE-2022-1388 and confirm whether big_ip is in use.
Confidence: Not Applicable
The organisation does not use this product.
CVE Details
| Product | f5 big_ip |
| Version Range | <= 16.1.2 → ∞ |
| Installed | Unknown |
| Match Type | Product Not Used |
| CVSS | 9.8 |
| KEV | YES |
| EPSS | 0.967 |
| Source |
NVD · May 4, 2022 View reference ↗ |
Score Breakdown
⚡ KEV+40
🌐 Exposure+20
⭐ Importance+15
📈 EPSS+14.5
🔢 CVSS+9.8
⚠ Uncertainty-10
Total89