CVE-2023-45226

BIG-IP Next SPK SSH vulnerability

Description

The BIG-IP SPK TMM (Traffic Management Module) f5-debug-sidecar and f5-debug-sshd containers contains hardcoded credentials that may allow an attacker with the ability to intercept traffic to impersonate the SPK Secure Shell (SSH) server on those containers. This is only exposed when ssh debug is enabled.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.57%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 BIG-IP Next SPK
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000135874 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45226?
CVE-2023-45226 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45226?
To fix CVE-2023-45226, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-45226 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-45226 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-45226?
CVE-2023-45226 affects F5 BIG-IP Next SPK.
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