CVE-2024-37028: BIG-IP Next Central Manager may allow an attacker to lock out an account that has never been logged in. Note:

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-37028 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting big-ip next central manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BIG-IP Next Central Manager may allow an attacker to lock out an account that has never been logged in. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-645, CWE-287
Published	2024-08-14
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

2024-08-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

f5 big-ip next central manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 20.1.0 and < 20.2.1

Fixed in: 20.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy big-ip-next-central-manager || rpm -q big-ip-next-central-manager || big-ip-next-central-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 20.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade big-ip-next-central-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade big-ip-next-central-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 20.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison big-ip-next-central-manager sudo apt install big-ip-next-central-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_20.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold big-ip-next-central-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list big-ip-next-central-manager sudo dnf downgrade big-ip-next-central-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_20.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add big-ip-next-central-manager

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-37028?

big-ip next central manager: upgrade to 20.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37028 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37028 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-2024-37028 affect?

CVE-2024-37028 affects big-ip next central manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). BIG-IP Next Central Manager may allow an attacker to lock out an account that has never been logged in. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37028?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

F5 BIG-IP vulnerabilities

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References

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