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
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 |
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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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