CVE-2023-46748
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 4.47%
Last modified
CVE-2023-46748 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility which may allow an authenticated attacker with network access to the Configuration utility through the BIG-IP 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. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 4.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility which may allow an authenticated attacker with network access to the Configuration utility through the BIG-IP 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
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
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 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Automation Toolchain | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Automation Toolchain | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Automation Toolchain | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Automation Toolchain | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Automation Toolchain | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Container Ingress Services | >= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Container Ingress Services | >= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Container Ingress Services | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Container Ingress Services | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Container Ingress Services | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
| 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 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.10 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.4 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.1 |
Showing 50 of 100 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137365Vendor Advisory
- https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137365Vendor Advisory
- https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-46748US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-46748?
An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration utility which
may allow an authenticated attacker with network access to the Configuration utility through the BIG-IP 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
How severe is CVE-2023-46748?
CVE-2023-46748 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46748?
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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