CVE-2022-27880: On F5 Traffix SDC 5.2.x versions prior to 5.2.2 and 5.1.x versions prior to 5.1.35, a stored Cross-Site Script

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-27880 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting traffix signaling delivery controller. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

On F5 Traffix SDC 5.2.x versions prior to 5.2.2 and 5.1.x versions prior to 5.1.35, a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the Traffix SDC Configuration utility that allows an attacker to execute JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-05-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): F5 Networks · Vendor: f5

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-05 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

f5 traffix signaling delivery controller DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.1.0 · 5.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy traffix-signaling-delivery-controller || rpm -q traffix-signaling-delivery-controller || traffix-signaling-delivery-controller --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison traffix-signaling-delivery-controller sudo apt install traffix-signaling-delivery-controller=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold traffix-signaling-delivery-controller

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list traffix-signaling-delivery-controller sudo dnf downgrade traffix-signaling-delivery-controller-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add traffix-signaling-delivery-controller

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-27880?

traffix signaling delivery controller: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-27880 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27880 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-27880 affect?

CVE-2022-27880 affects traffix signaling delivery controller. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). On F5 Traffix SDC 5.2.x versions prior to 5.2.2 and 5.1.x versions prior to 5.1.35, a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the Traffix SDC Configuration utility that allows an attacker to execute

How urgent is CVE-2022-27880?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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