CVE-2023-43746 HIGH

CVE-2023-43746: BIG-IP Appliance mode external monitor vulnerability

Vendor F5
Product BIG-IP
Weakness CWE-267
Published October 10, 2023
Last update September 18, 2024

CVSS base score

8.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 10, 2023 CVE published
September 18, 2024 Record updated