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

What is CVE-2023-43746?

In Appliance mode, authenticated users with Administrator roles may exploit a flaw to bypass restrictions. This vulnerability involves the utilization of BIG-IP external monitor on the BIG-IP system, potentially allowing unauthorized access across security boundaries. It's crucial for users to be aware of this risk, particularly if their software version has not reached End of Technical Support (EoTS). Further details are available in the vendor's advisory.

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Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP 16.1.0 < 16.1.4

BIG-IP 15.1.0 < 15.1.9

BIG-IP 14.1.0

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K41072952
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

F5
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