CVE-2023-38423 json
BIG-IP Configuration utility vulnerability
published 2023-08-02 3 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-42240
- cvss
- 5.4
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 27%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility that allows an attacker to run JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Patch / fix
- F5 BIG-IP 14.1.5.5, 15.1.9.1, 16.1.3.5, 17.1.0.2
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 5.4 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.4 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
Affected products
- F5 BIG-IP
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
-
my.f5.com
/manage/s/article/K000134535
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-38423
- NVD CVE-2023-38423
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