BIG-IP Configuration utility unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability
BIG-IP versions 13.1.0 through 17.1.0 are listed as vulnerable, and the flaw is in the Configuration utility. CVSS rates it 9.8, critical.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The BIG-IP Configuration utility, the management interface of F5's BIG-IP systems, is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker with network access to the management port or self IP addresses could bypass authentication and run arbitrary system commands on the device.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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Undisclosed requests may bypass configuration utility authentication, allowing an attacker with network access to the BIG-IP system through the management port and/or self IP addresses to execute arbitrary system commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- F5 BIG-IP
From 17.1.0 · fixed in *; From 16.1.0 · fixed in *; From 15.1.0 · fixed in *; From 14.1.0 · fixed in *; From 13.1.0 · fixed in *
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Questions about CVE-2023-46747
What does this mean?
The Configuration utility can be attacked without logging in, letting an attacker remotely run arbitrary commands on the BIG-IP appliance and create administrator credentials.Source: secpod.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Affected BIG-IP versions are 17.1.0, 16.1.0 to 16.1.4, 15.1.0 to 15.1.10, 14.1.0 to 14.1.5, and 13.1.0 to 13.1.5. Compare the installed BIG-IP version against these ranges.Source: secpod.com
What should I do about it?
F5 advises updating the software to the latest patch. The checked facts do not list a specific fixed version, so confirm the exact release in F5's advisory.Source: secpod.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-10-31, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
Block the Configuration utility through either the self-IP addresses or the management interface.Source: secpod.com