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HIGH · 8.7

CVE-2023-43746

When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing BIG-IP external monitor on a BIG-IP system.  A succe...

Vulnerability Description

When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing BIG-IP external monitor on a BIG-IP system.  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.

CVSS Score

8.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5Big-Ip Websafe>= 13.1.0, <= 14.1.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-267

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-43746?

CVE-2023-43746 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH). When running in Appliance mode, an authenticated user assigned the Administrator role may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, utilizing BIG-IP external monitor on a BIG-IP system.  A succe...

How severe is CVE-2023-43746?

CVE-2023-43746 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-43746?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Application Security Manager, F5 Big-Ip Domain Name System, F5 Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager.