CVE-2023-41373
CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 2.38%
Last modified
CVE-2023-41373 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration Utility that may allow an authenticated attacker to execute commands on the BIG-IP system. For BIG-IP system running in Appliance mode, 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. . EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration Utility that may allow an authenticated attacker to execute commands on the BIG-IP system. For BIG-IP system running in Appliance mode, 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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.5.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.0.3 |
Showing 50 of 90 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000135689Vendor Advisory
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000135689Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-41373?
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration Utility that may allow an authenticated attacker to execute commands on the BIG-IP system. For BIG-IP system running in Appliance mode, 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-41373?
CVE-2023-41373 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41373?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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