CVE-2023-43746 json
BIG-IP Appliance mode external monitor vulnerability
published 2023-10-10 3 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-48125
- cvss
- 8.7
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 45%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- F5 BIG-IP 15.1.9, 16.1.4, 17.1.0
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 45% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 8.7 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N |
Affected products
- F5 BIG-IP
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-267 Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions
References
-
my.f5.com
/manage/s/article/K41072952
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-43746
- NVD CVE-2023-43746
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