CVE-2023-46747

Known Exploited Public Exploit
BIG-IP Configuration utility unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability

Description

Undisclosed requests may bypass configuration utility authentication, allowing an attacker with network access to the BIG-IP system through the 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

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 94.44% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 BIG-IP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353 vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175673/F5-BIG-IP-TMUI-AJP-Smuggling-Remote-Command-Execution.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit
https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46747?
CVE-2023-46747 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46747?
To fix CVE-2023-46747, 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-2023-46747 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2023-46747 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-46747?
CVE-2023-46747 affects F5 BIG-IP.
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