Authentication bypass in BIG-IP Configuration utility

1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel

EUVDB-ID: #VU82544

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46747

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BIG-IP: 13.1.0 - 17.1.0.3

BIG-IQ Centralized Management: before cvssv3 score

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:13.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:14.1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:15.1.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:16.1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:f5_networks:big-ip:17.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:f5_networks:big-iq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://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.