Is CVE-2022-1388 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-1388 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-1388 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-1388 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1388?

CVE-2022-1388 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-1388

Published: May 10, 2022

EPSS:94.46%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

F5 BIG-IP contains a missing authentication in critical function vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution, creation or deletion of files, or disabling services.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

F5 BIG-IP Missing Authentication Vulnerability

F5 BIG-IP contains a missing authentication in critical function vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution, creation or deletion of files, or disabling services.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-10Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-31⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

F5 BIG-IP devices are vulnerable to a critical flaw where a missing authentication check allows an attacker to execute code, create or delete files, or disable services. The extremely high EPSS score of 0.94456 signifies a very high probability of exploitation, demanding immediate attention. This vulnerability is actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable due to missing authentication.

Recommended Action

It is crucial to apply the latest security updates provided by F5 for BIG-IP to mitigate this authentication bypass vulnerability. Implement network segmentation and restrict access to management interfaces.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1388 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-1388 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.