CVE-2022-1388

CRITICAL KEV RANSOMWARE NUCLEI LAB

F5 BIG-IP iControl RCE via REST Authentication Bypass

Title source: metasploit
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2022-1388 is actively exploited and listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added May 10, 2022, with confirmed use in ransomware campaigns. EIP tracks 76 public exploits from researchers including Yesith Alvarez, horizon3ai, doocop, including a Metasploit module exploits/linux/http/f5_icontrol_rce. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets CVE-2022-1388 in F5 BIG-IP 16.0.x by sending a crafted POST request to the management interface's bash endpoint, executing a reverse shell payload via the 'utilCmdArgs' parameter. It leverages basic authentication and a malformed X-F5-Auth-Token header to bypass authentication.

Description

On F5 BIG-IP 16.1.x versions prior to 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x versions prior to 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x versions prior to 13.1.5, and all 12.1.x and 11.6.x versions, undisclosed requests may bypass iControl REST authentication. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Exploits (76)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Yesith Alvarez · pythonremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50932

This exploit targets CVE-2022-1388 in F5 BIG-IP 16.0.x by sending a crafted POST request to the management interface's bash endpoint, executing a reverse shell payload via the 'utilCmdArgs' parameter. It leverages basic authentication and a malformed X-F5-Auth-Token header to bypass authentication.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP 16.0.x
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface · Listener set up for reverse shell
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 231 stars
by horizon3ai · remote
https://github.com/horizon3ai/CVE-2022-1388

This is a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It leverages a misconfigured endpoint to execute arbitrary commands as root by manipulating headers and sending a crafted JSON payload.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target's management interface · iControl REST endpoint exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 92 stars
by doocop · poc
https://github.com/doocop/CVE-2022-1388-EXP

This repository contains a working PoC for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API. It includes both a vulnerability checker and an exploit script capable of executing arbitrary commands and reverse shells.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 87 stars
by alt3kx · remote
https://github.com/alt3kx/CVE-2022-1388_PoC

This repository provides a working proof-of-concept for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST interface. The exploit demonstrates remote command execution by leveraging improper authentication handling and specific HTTP headers.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST interface)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the BIG-IP management interface · Network connectivity to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 83 stars
by 0xf4n9x · remote
https://github.com/0xf4n9x/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Python script that exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST, allowing remote command execution (RCE) via unauthenticated access to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP device · Vulnerable version of F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 59 stars
by ZephrFish · remote
https://github.com/ZephrFish/F5-CVE-2022-1388-Exploit

This repository contains a Python-based exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API. The exploit includes functionality to check for vulnerability and execute arbitrary commands on affected systems.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6, 11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 58 stars
by sherlocksecurity · poc
https://github.com/sherlocksecurity/CVE-2022-1388-Exploit-POC

This PoC demonstrates an authenticated remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP via an exposed management interface. The exploit sends a crafted POST request to `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` with a base64-encoded admin credential to execute arbitrary commands (e.g., `id`).

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (multiple versions, see CVE-2022-1388)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to BIG-IP management interface (port 8083) · Valid admin credentials (or leaked/default credentials)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 54 stars
by numanturle · remote
https://github.com/numanturle/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a verified proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-1388, a vulnerability in BIG-IP iControl REST that allows unauthenticated remote command execution via a crafted POST request to the management interface.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6, 11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface · Target system running a vulnerable version of BIG-IP
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 37 stars
by Al1ex · remote
https://github.com/Al1ex/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a functional Python exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems. The exploit includes verification, command execution, batch scanning, and reverse shell capabilities.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (12.1.0-12.1.6, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 16.1.0-16.1.2), F5 BIG-IQ (11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management port or self IP addresses
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 28 stars
by MrCl0wnLab · infoleak
https://github.com/MrCl0wnLab/Nuclei-Template-CVE-2022-1388-BIG-IP-iControl-REST-Exposed

This repository provides a Nuclei template and manual PoC to detect the presence of the BIG-IP iControl REST API endpoint vulnerable to CVE-2022-1388. It checks for a 401 response containing specific error messages, indicating the API is exposed but does not exploit the vulnerability.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions affected by CVE-2022-1388)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management port or self IP addresses
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 25 stars
by jheeree · remote
https://github.com/jheeree/CVE-2022-1388-checker

This repository contains a bash script that checks for the presence of CVE-2022-1388, a vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API. The script scans a list of hosts and reports whether the vulnerable endpoint is exposed.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API
No auth needed
Prerequisites: List of target hostnames or IPs in a text file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 14 stars
by PsychoSec2 · remote
https://github.com/PsychoSec2/CVE-2022-1388-POC

This is a functional PoC for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It includes both a test function to verify vulnerability and an interactive shell for remote command execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target's management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 14 stars
by justakazh · remote
https://github.com/justakazh/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Python-based exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The exploit sends crafted HTTP requests with specific headers to trigger command execution via the management interface.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface · Vulnerable BIG-IP version
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 12 stars
by Zeyad-Azima · remote
https://github.com/Zeyad-Azima/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Java-based exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It includes a test API lab and tools for scanning and exploiting the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target's management interface · Network connectivity to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 10 stars
by west9b · remote
https://github.com/west9b/F5-BIG-IP-POC

This repository contains a Go-based PoC for multiple F5 BIG-IP vulnerabilities, including CVE-2022-1388, which allows authentication bypass and remote command execution. The code sends crafted HTTP requests to exploit the vulnerabilities and checks for successful execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce | Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP device
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 8 stars
by Henry4E36 · remote
https://github.com/Henry4E36/CVE-2022-1388

This PoC exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It sends a crafted POST request to execute arbitrary commands (e.g., 'id') via the '/mgmt/tm/util/bash' endpoint with a malformed 'X-F5-Auth-Token' header.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions prior to fixed releases)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 8 stars
by qusaialhaddad · remote
https://github.com/qusaialhaddad/F5-BigIP-CVE-2022-1388

This is a functional Python exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. It leverages improper authentication in the iControl REST interface to execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP versions 11-16
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 7 stars
by vaelwolf · remote
https://github.com/vaelwolf/CVE-2022-1388

This is a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, targeting F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It allows unauthenticated remote command execution via the /mgmt/tm/util/bash endpoint. The PoC includes options for single command execution, reverse shell, and traffic capture via tcpdump.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP system · Python 3.x with requests library
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 7 stars
by blind-intruder · poc
https://github.com/blind-intruder/CVE-2022-1388-RCE-checker-and-POC-Exploit

The repository contains a bash script that checks for the presence of CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. It scans a list of hosts for the exposed iControl REST API endpoint but does not include a functional exploit.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP
No auth needed
Prerequisites: List of target IPs/hosts
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WRITEUP 6 stars
by Vulnmachines · remote
https://github.com/Vulnmachines/F5-Big-IP-CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a writeup and screenshot for CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in F5 Big-IP. No actual exploit code is provided, only a description and promotional links.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: F5 Big-IP (versions not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to vulnerable F5 Big-IP instance
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 6 stars
by 0x7eTeam · poc
https://github.com/0x7eTeam/CVE-2022-1388-PocExp

This PoC exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API, allowing unauthenticated remote command execution via crafted HTTP requests. It includes checks for vulnerability and command execution capabilities.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP device · iControl REST API exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 6 stars
by MrCl0wnLab · poc
https://github.com/MrCl0wnLab/Nuclei-Template-Exploit-F5-BIG-IP-iControl-REST-Auth-Bypass-RCE-Command-Parameter

This repository provides a Nuclei template and manual PoC for exploiting CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API. The exploit allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via crafted HTTP requests.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management port or self IP addresses
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 5 stars
by gotr00t0day · remote
https://github.com/gotr00t0day/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a scanner for CVE-2022-1388, which exploits an authentication bypass in F5 BIG-IP's iControl REST API to execute arbitrary commands. The script uses Shodan to find potential targets and attempts to verify vulnerability by sending a test command.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST API)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Shodan API key · Network access to target systems
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 5 stars
by AmirHoseinTangsiriNET · remote
https://github.com/AmirHoseinTangsiriNET/CVE-2022-1388-Scanner

This repository contains a Python-based scanner for detecting CVE-2022-1388, a vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. The scanner sends a POST request to the vulnerable endpoint to check if the target is susceptible to remote command execution (RCE).

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP device
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 5 stars
by Stonzyy · remote
https://github.com/Stonzyy/Exploit-F5-CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a PoC exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The scripts demonstrate command injection via the management interface, allowing remote code execution (RCE) by sending a crafted HTTP request to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6, 11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the F5 BIG-IP management interface · Vulnerable version of F5 BIG-IP
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 5 stars
by Angus-Team · remote
https://github.com/Angus-Team/F5-BIG-IP-RCE-CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Python script that exploits CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The script allows for single URL exploitation, batch URL scanning with multithreading, and command execution on vulnerable targets.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST interface)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target's management interface · iControl REST interface exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 4 stars
by bandit92 · poc
https://github.com/bandit92/CVE2022-1388_TestAPI

This repository provides a test API to simulate the vulnerability described in CVE-2022-1388, which allows remote command execution via the F5 BIG-IP management interface. The main.py file implements a FastAPI endpoint that mimics the vulnerable endpoint and executes bash commands provided in the request.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (simulated)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable endpoint · Ability to send HTTP POST requests
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 3 stars
by nvk0x · remote
https://github.com/nvk0x/CVE-2022-1388-exploit

This exploit targets CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It sends a crafted POST request to execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint by manipulating headers and JSON payload.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions 13.x, 14.x, 15.x, 16.x, 17.x)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target's management interface · BIG-IP iControl REST interface exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 3 stars
by revanmalang · remote
https://github.com/revanmalang/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Python-based exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The exploit sends crafted HTTP requests with specific headers to trigger command execution via the management interface.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the F5 BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
github WORKING POC 2 stars
by Pr0t0c01 · pythonpoc
https://github.com/Pr0t0c01/CVEs/tree/main/BigIP_CVE-2022-1388

The repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP's iControl REST API. It includes a Nuclei template and manual PoC using crafted HTTP requests to achieve RCE via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API
No auth needed
Prerequisites: network access to BIG-IP management port/self IP
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 27, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 2 stars
by EvilLizard666 · remote
https://github.com/EvilLizard666/CVE-2022-1388

The repository contains a scanner for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. It checks for vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint on ports 443 and 8443, attempting to execute a command to read `/etc/passwd`.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions affected by CVE-2022-1388)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: List of target IPs/URLs · Network access to ports 443/8443 on target systems
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 2 stars
by devengpk · remote
https://github.com/devengpk/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API. The exploit sends crafted JSON payloads to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint to execute arbitrary commands. It includes both single-target and mass-checking capabilities.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6, 11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface · Exposed `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 2 stars
by aancw · remote
https://github.com/aancw/CVE-2022-1388-rs

This repository contains a working proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. The exploit leverages a misconfiguration in the REST endpoint to execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP device · The target must be vulnerable to CVE-2022-1388
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 2 stars
by savior-only · remote
https://github.com/savior-only/CVE-2022-1388

This PoC exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST, allowing unauthenticated remote command execution via a crafted HTTP request to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP device · iControl REST interface exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER 2 stars
by SecTheBit · remote
https://github.com/SecTheBit/CVE-2022-1388

This repository provides a Nuclei template for detecting CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The PoC uses a template to check for the presence of sensitive files like '/etc/shadow' or '/etc/passwd' as proof of exploitation.

Classification
Scanner 80%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions affected by CVE-2022-1388)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target F5 BIG-IP management interface or iControl REST endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 2 stars
by superzerosec · remote
https://github.com/superzerosec/CVE-2022-1388

This is a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It sends a crafted POST request to execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint with hardcoded credentials.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface · iControl REST endpoint exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 2 stars
by saucer-man · remote
https://github.com/saucer-man/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Python-based exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. The exploit leverages an authentication bypass to execute arbitrary commands as root via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions affected by CVE-2022-1388)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by nico989 · remote
https://github.com/nico989/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a functional PoC for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The script includes both scanning and exploitation capabilities, allowing arbitrary command execution via the BIG-IP management interface.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface · List of target IPs in a file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by ThinkingOffensively · poc
https://github.com/ThinkingOffensively/CVE-2022-1388

This PoC demonstrates an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP's iControl REST interface, allowing arbitrary command execution via a crafted cURL request. The exploit leverages invalid credentials in the Authorization header to bypass authentication and execute commands through the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP 16.1.x < 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x < 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x < 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x < 13.1.5, 12.1.x, 11.6.x
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP management interface · cURL or similar HTTP client
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by j-baines · remote
https://github.com/j-baines/tippa-my-tongue

This exploit leverages CVE-2022-1388 (authentication bypass) and CVE-2022-41800 (command injection) to achieve a root reverse shell on F5 BIG-IP devices. It uses the `/mgmt/shared/iapp/rpm-spec-creator` and `/mgmt/shared/iapp/build-package` endpoints to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted RPM spec file.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (tested on 16.1.2.1)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface · Python 3 with `requests` library
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by amitlttwo · remote
https://github.com/amitlttwo/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a functional Python exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass leading to remote code execution (RCE) in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. The exploit sends a crafted HTTP POST request to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP device · iControl REST interface exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by Chocapikk · remote
https://github.com/Chocapikk/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Python-based exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The exploit sends a crafted JSON payload to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable systems.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6, 11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by Luchoane · remote
https://github.com/Luchoane/CVE-2022-1388_refresh

This is a functional PoC for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. It exploits an authentication bypass in the iControl REST interface to execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by iveresk · remote
https://github.com/iveresk/cve-2022-1388-iveresk-command-shell

This is a functional Python-based PoC for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It exploits improper header handling to execute arbitrary commands via an interactive shell or single command execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target's management interface · Target must be unpatched for CVE-2022-1388
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by iveresk · remote
https://github.com/iveresk/cve-2022-1388-1veresk

This repository contains a functional proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The script sends a crafted POST request to the vulnerable endpoint `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` with malicious headers and a JSON payload to execute arbitrary commands.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions affected by CVE-2022-1388)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the vulnerable BIG-IP management interface · Target must be unpatched for CVE-2022-1388
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by vesperp · poc
https://github.com/vesperp/CVE-2022-1388-F5-BIG-IP

This PoC exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP, by sending a crafted POST request to execute arbitrary commands via the management interface. The script reads target URLs from a file and checks for vulnerability by running the 'id' command.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target URL list in 'target.txt' · Network access to F5 BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by 0xAgun · remote
https://github.com/0xAgun/CVE-2022-1388

This exploit targets CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It sends a crafted POST request to execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP management interface · Valid credentials (default or compromised)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by thatonesecguy · remote
https://github.com/thatonesecguy/CVE-2022-1388-Exploit

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API. The exploit sends crafted JSON payloads to execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6, 11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Exposed iControl REST API endpoint · Network access to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by shamo0 · remote
https://github.com/shamo0/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Python script that exploits CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated remote command execution vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. The script sends a crafted POST request to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable systems.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions 11.x-16.x, excluding fixed versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management port or self IP addresses
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by LinJacck · remote
https://github.com/LinJacck/CVE-2022-1388-EXP

This is a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, targeting F5 BIG-IP devices. It includes verification, command execution, batch scanning, and an interactive shell mode, leveraging unauthenticated access to execute arbitrary commands via the management interface.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface · Target device exposed on the internet or accessible via network
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by chesterblue · remote
https://github.com/chesterblue/CVE-2022-1388

This exploit targets CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It sends a crafted POST request to execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint by leveraging improper authentication handling.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6, 11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by yukar1z0e · remote
https://github.com/yukar1z0e/CVE-2022-1388

This PoC exploits CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. It sends a crafted POST request to execute arbitrary commands (e.g., 'whoami') via the management interface.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to BIG-IP management port/self IP · BIG-IP vulnerable to CVE-2022-1388
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
github WORKING POC
by dyeat · pythonpoc
https://github.com/dyeat/cve-reproduction/tree/main/F5/BIG-IP/CVE-2022-1388

The repository contains a functional Python script that exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API, leading to remote command execution. The script sends a crafted POST request with spoofed headers to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed May 22, 2026 Full analysis →
gitlab WORKING POC
by t0adsec · remote
https://gitlab.com/t0adsec/cve-2022-1388-poc

This repository contains a functional Python script that exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP devices. The exploit leverages hop-by-hop header manipulation (Connection header) to bypass authentication and achieve remote code execution via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the F5 BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 23, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by r0otk3r · remote
https://github.com/r0otk3r/CVE-2022-1388

This Python script exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST, allowing unauthenticated remote command execution via crafted HTTP requests. It supports both single command execution and interactive shell sessions.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (various versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP iControl REST interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by impost0r · remote
https://github.com/impost0r/CVE-2022-1388

This exploit leverages CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST, to execute arbitrary commands via a pseudoshell. It sends crafted requests to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint with manipulated headers to bypass authentication.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions affected by CVE-2022-1388)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by battleofthebots · remote
https://github.com/battleofthebots/refresh

This repository contains a working PoC for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass leading to RCE in F5 BIG-IP. The exploit leverages improper header handling to access admin endpoints and execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (CVE-2022-1388)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
github WORKING POC
by mangjong · pythonpoc
https://github.com/mangjong/Collection-of-PoC/tree/main/CVE/CVE-2022-1388.py

This Python script exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST, allowing unauthenticated remote command execution via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint. The script includes both verification and exploitation capabilities, enabling arbitrary command execution on vulnerable systems.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 27, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER
by M4fiaB0y · remote
https://github.com/M4fiaB0y/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Python scanner for detecting F5 Big-IP systems vulnerable to CVE-2022-1388. It checks for the presence of a specific error response in the login endpoint to identify vulnerable targets.

Classification
Scanner 95%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 Big-IP (multiple versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target IP range · Python environment with requests library
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by On-Cyber-War · remote
https://github.com/On-Cyber-War/CVE-2022-1388

This repository provides a cURL one-liner to exploit CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. The exploit sends a crafted request to execute arbitrary commands via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (16.1.x < 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x < 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x < 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x < 13.1.5, 12.1.x, 11.6.x)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by jbharucha05 · remote
https://github.com/jbharucha05/CVE-2022-1388

This is a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. It sends a crafted POST request to execute arbitrary commands via the management interface.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6, 11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management port or self IP addresses
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by li8u99 · poc
https://github.com/li8u99/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, targeting F5 BIG-IP devices. The exploit sends a crafted POST request to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint to achieve remote command execution (RCE) without authentication.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6, 11.6.1-11.6.5)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by omnigodz · remote
https://github.com/omnigodz/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a Python exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5's BIG-IP. The exploit sends a crafted POST request to the vulnerable endpoint to execute arbitrary commands.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the vulnerable BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by sashka3076 · poc
https://github.com/sashka3076/F5-BIG-IP-exploit

This is a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST interface leading to remote code execution. The PoC sends crafted JSON payloads to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint with manipulated headers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (iControl REST)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface · iControl REST interface exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by Wrin9 · poc
https://github.com/Wrin9/CVE-2022-1388

This repository provides a PoC and exploit for CVE-2022-1388, a vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The exploit allows remote command execution (RCE) via the `pocsuite` framework, with options for both testing and executing commands.

Classification
Working Poc 80%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (versions affected by CVE-2022-1388)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target F5 BIG-IP management interface · pocsuite framework installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by pauloink · remote
https://github.com/pauloink/CVE-2022-1388

This Python script exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST, allowing unauthenticated remote command execution via a crafted POST request to the management interface.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST (versions 16.1.0-16.1.2, 15.1.0-15.1.5, 14.1.0-14.1.4, 13.1.0-13.1.4, 12.1.0-12.1.6)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the F5 BIG-IP management interface · Target running a vulnerable version of BIG-IP
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER
by mr-vill4in · remote
https://github.com/mr-vill4in/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a scanner for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The script checks if a target is vulnerable by sending a crafted HTTP request and analyzing the response.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target URL(s)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER
by Hudi233 · remote
https://github.com/Hudi233/CVE-2022-1388

This repository contains a scanner script for CVE-2022-1388, which checks if the F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API is exposed. The script sends a request to the login endpoint and checks for a specific error response to determine vulnerability.

Classification
Scanner 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API
No auth needed
Prerequisites: List of F5 BIG-IP IP addresses in a file named 'F5_IP'
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SCANNER
by Osyanina · poc
https://github.com/Osyanina/westone-CVE-2022-1388-scanner

This repository contains a scanner for CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST. The provided instructions are minimal and reference a mismatched CVE (2021-21980) in the clone URL, but the README explicitly mentions CVE-2022-1388.

Classification
Scanner 80%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
No auth needed
Prerequisites: network access to target · iControl REST interface exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
vulncheck_xdb WORKING POC
remote
https://github.com/v4sh25/CVE_2022_1388

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, an RCE vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP. The script sends crafted JSON payloads to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint, allowing command execution via the `utilCmdArgs` parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 25, 2026 Full analysis →
vulncheck_xdb WORKING POC
remote
https://github.com/forktheplanet/CVE-2022-1388

This repository provides a functional cURL one-liner to exploit CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP's iControl REST interface. The exploit allows arbitrary command execution via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint by bypassing authentication with crafted headers.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP (16.1.x < 16.1.2.2, 15.1.x < 15.1.5.1, 14.1.x < 14.1.4.6, 13.1.x < 13.1.5, all 12.1.x and 11.6.x)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: network access to the target BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 25, 2026 Full analysis →
vulncheck_xdb WORKING POC
remote
https://github.com/vesperp/CVE-2022-1388-F5-BIG-IP-

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2022-1388, targeting F5 BIG-IP devices. The exploit sends a crafted POST request to the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint with a command injection payload to execute arbitrary commands (e.g., `id`).

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP
Auth required
Prerequisites: target list in `target.txt` · network access to the BIG-IP management interface
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 25, 2026 Full analysis →
vulncheck_xdb WORKING POC
remote
https://github.com/MrCl0wnLab/Nuclei-Template-Exploit-CVE-2022-1388-BIG-IP-iControl-REST

This repository contains a functional Nuclei template for exploiting CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API. The exploit allows unauthenticated remote command execution by leveraging a crafted HTTP request with a malformed X-F5-Auth-Token header.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST API
No auth needed
Prerequisites: network access to the BIG-IP management port or self IP addresses
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 25, 2026 Full analysis →
vulncheck_xdb WORKING POC
remote
https://github.com/sherlocksecurity/CVE-2022-1388_F5_BIG-IP

The repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2022-1388, demonstrating an authentication bypass leading to remote command execution on F5 BIG-IP devices via the `/mgmt/tm/util/bash` endpoint. The provided HTTP request includes a crafted `X-F5-Auth-Token` header and a command injection payload.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target BIG-IP management interface · BIG-IP device with vulnerable configuration
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 25, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT
by Heyder Andrade · rubypocunix
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/f5_icontrol_rce.rb

This Metasploit module exploits CVE-2022-1388, an authentication bypass in F5 BIG-IP iControl REST service, to execute commands as root via the /mgmt/tm/util/bash endpoint. It includes checks for vulnerability and supports both Unix command and Linux dropper payloads.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: F5 BIG-IP iControl REST
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target's REST interface · Vulnerable F5 BIG-IP version
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

F5 BIG-IP iControl - REST Auth Bypass RCE
CRITICALVERIFIEDby dwisiswant0,Ph33r
Shodan: http.title:"BIG-IP&reg;-+Redirect" +"Server" || http.title:"big-ip&reg;-+redirect" +"server"
FOFA: title="big-ip&reg;-+redirect" +"server"

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.9446
EPSS Percentile 100.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation active
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CISA KEV 2022-05-10
VulnCheck KEV 2021-09-23
InTheWild.io 2022-05-08
ENISA EUVD EUVD-2022-24705
Ransomware Use Confirmed
CWE
CWE-306
Status published
Products (11)
f5/big-ip_access_policy_manager 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
f5/big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
f5/big-ip_analytics 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
f5/big-ip_application_acceleration_manager 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
f5/big-ip_application_security_manager 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
f5/big-ip_domain_name_system 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
f5/big-ip_fraud_protection_service 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
f5/big-ip_global_traffic_manager 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
f5/big-ip_link_controller 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
f5/big-ip_local_traffic_manager 11.6.1 - 11.6.5
... and 1 more
Published May 05, 2022
KEV Added May 10, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026