BIG-IP Appliance mode external monitor vulnerability

CVE-2023-43746
8.7HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
F5
Status
Big-ip
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2023

Summary

When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing BIG-IP external monitor on a BIG-IP system.  A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP >= 17.1.0

BIG-IP < 16.1.4

BIG-IP < 15.1.9

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database

Credit

F5
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