Authentication bypass in BIG-IP Configuration utility
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-46747 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-288 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
BIG-IP Hardware solutions / Firmware BIG-IQ Centralized Management Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH |
| Vendor | F5 Networks |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
EUVDB-ID: #VU82544
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46747
CWE-ID:
CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication in the Configuration utility. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted requests to the system, bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands on the device.
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Vulnerable software versionsBIG-IP: 13.1.0 - 17.1.0.3
BIG-IQ Centralized Management: before cvssv3 score
External linkshttp://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
