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CVE-2023-46747

Summary
Assigner-f5
Assigner Org ID-9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab
Published At-26 Oct, 2023 | 20:04
Updated At-30 Jul, 2025 | 01:37
Rejected At-
Credits

F5 BIG-IP Configuration Utility Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability due to undisclosed requests that may allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the BIG-IP system through the management port and/or self IP addresses to execute system commands. This vulnerability can be used in conjunction with CVE-2023-46748.

Vendors
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Metrics (CVSS)
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)
cisa.gov
Vendor:
F5, Inc.F5
Product:BIG-IP Configuration Utility
Added At:31 Oct, 2023
Due At:21 Nov, 2023

F5 BIG-IP Configuration Utility Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability due to undisclosed requests that may allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the BIG-IP system through the management port and/or self IP addresses to execute system commands. This vulnerability can be used in conjunction with CVE-2023-46748.

Used in Ransomware

:

Known

CWE

:
CWE-288

Required Action:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes:

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46747
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:f5
Assigner Org ID:9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab
Published At:26 Oct, 2023 | 20:04
Updated At:30 Jul, 2025 | 01:37
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
BIG-IP Configuration utility unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability

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

Affected Products
Vendor
F5, Inc.F5
Product
BIG-IP
Modules
  • All Modules
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • From 17.1.0 before * (semver)
    • -> unaffectedfromHotfix-BIGIP-17.1.0.3.0.75.4-ENG.iso
    • -> unaffectedfromHotfix-BIGIP-17.1.1.0.2.6-ENG.iso
  • From 16.1.0 before * (semver)
    • -> unaffectedfromHotfix-BIGIP-16.1.4.1.0.50.5-ENG.iso
  • From 15.1.0 before * (semver)
    • -> unaffectedfromHotfix-BIGIP-15.1.10.2.0.44.2-ENG.iso
  • From 14.1.0 before * (semver)
    • -> unaffectedfromHotfix-BIGIP-14.1.5.6.0.10.6-ENG.iso
  • From 13.1.0 before * (semver)
    • -> unaffectedfromHotfix-BIGIP-13.1.5.1.0.20.2-ENG.iso
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-288CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-288
Description: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.19.8CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.1
Base score: 9.8
Base severity: CRITICAL
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
finder
F5 acknowledges Thomas Hendrickson and Michael Weber of Praetorian Security, Inc. for bringing this issue to our attention and following the highest standards of coordinated disclosure.
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
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
N/A
https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/
N/A
Hyperlink: https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353
Resource:
vendor-advisory
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175673/F5-BIG-IP-TMUI-AJP-Smuggling-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/
Resource: N/A
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
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Credits
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EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353
vendor-advisory
x_transferred
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175673/F5-BIG-IP-TMUI-AJP-Smuggling-Remote-Command-Execution.html
x_transferred
https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353
Resource:
vendor-advisory
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175673/F5-BIG-IP-TMUI-AJP-Smuggling-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Resource:
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/
Resource:
x_transferred
2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
kev
dateAdded:
2023-10-31
reference:
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-46747
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
CVE-2023-46747 added to CISA KEV2023-10-31 00:00:00
Event: CVE-2023-46747 added to CISA KEV
Date: 2023-10-31 00:00:00
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:f5sirt@f5.com
Published At:26 Oct, 2023 | 21:15
Updated At:02 Apr, 2025 | 20:32

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

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
2023-10-312023-11-21F5 BIG-IP Configuration Utility Authentication Bypass VulnerabilityApply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Date Added: 2023-10-31
Due Date: 2023-11-21
Vulnerability Name: F5 BIG-IP Configuration Utility Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary3.19.8CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary3.19.8CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 9.8
Base severity: CRITICAL
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 9.8
Base severity: CRITICAL
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_access_policy_manager>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_access_policy_manager>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_access_policy_manager>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_access_policy_manager>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_access_policy_manager>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_carrier-grade_nat>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_carrier-grade_nat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_carrier-grade_nat>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_carrier-grade_nat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_carrier-grade_nat>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_carrier-grade_nat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_carrier-grade_nat>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_carrier-grade_nat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_carrier-grade_nat>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_carrier-grade_nat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ssl_orchestrator>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ssl_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ssl_orchestrator>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ssl_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ssl_orchestrator>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ssl_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ssl_orchestrator>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ssl_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_ssl_orchestrator>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ssl_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_domain_name_system>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_domain_name_system>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_domain_name_system>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_domain_name_system>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_domain_name_system>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_local_traffic_manager>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_local_traffic_manager>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_local_traffic_manager>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_local_traffic_manager>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_local_traffic_manager>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_automation_toolchain>>Versions from 13.1.0(inclusive) to 13.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_automation_toolchain:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_automation_toolchain>>Versions from 14.1.0(inclusive) to 14.1.5(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_automation_toolchain:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_automation_toolchain>>Versions from 15.1.0(inclusive) to 15.1.10(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_automation_toolchain:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_automation_toolchain>>Versions from 16.1.0(inclusive) to 16.1.4(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_automation_toolchain:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
F5, Inc.
f5
>>big-ip_automation_toolchain>>Versions from 17.1.0(inclusive) to 17.1.1(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_automation_toolchain:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-288Secondaryf5sirt@f5.com
CWE-306Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-288
Type: Secondary
Source: f5sirt@f5.com
CWE ID: CWE-306
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175673/F5-BIG-IP-TMUI-AJP-Smuggling-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlf5sirt@f5.com
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353f5sirt@f5.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/f5sirt@f5.com
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175673/F5-BIG-IP-TMUI-AJP-Smuggling-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175673/F5-BIG-IP-TMUI-AJP-Smuggling-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Source: f5sirt@f5.com
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353
Source: f5sirt@f5.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/
Source: f5sirt@f5.com
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175673/F5-BIG-IP-TMUI-AJP-Smuggling-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137353
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.secpod.com/blog/f5-issues-warning-big-ip-vulnerability-used-in-active-exploit-chain/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory

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