BIG-IP Configuration utility authenticated SQL injection vulnerability
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- 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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean?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 web-based management interface for F5's BIG-IP product, is affected by this vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with network access to the management port or self IP addresses could exploit a SQL injection flaw to run arbitrary system commands.
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An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility which may allow an authenticated attacker with network access to the Configuration utility through the BIG-IP 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
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-2023-46748
What does this mean?
An attacker who already has a login to the BIG-IP Configuration utility can perform SQL injection against it, which means crafted input can run unintended database queries.Source: secpod.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory lists BIG-IP versions from 13.1.0 through 17.1.0, covering the modules it names. To check a system, compare its BIG-IP software version against that range, and note whether the Configuration utility is reachable through self-IP addresses or the management interface.Source: secpod.com
What should I do about it?
F5 advises updating the software to the latest patch. The checked facts do not name a specific fixed version, so confirm the target 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 self-IP addresses or the management interface. This limits who can reach the affected interface until a patch is applied.Source: secpod.com