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CVE-2023-46747: BIG-IP Configuration utility unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability

First published: Thu Oct 26 2023(Updated: )

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

Credit: f5sirt@f5.com f5sirt@f5.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F5 BIG-IP Configuration Utility
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
17.1.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
16.1.4.2
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
15.1.10.3
F5 BIG-IP>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
14.1.5.6
F5 BIG-IP>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
13.1.5.1
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Ssl Orchestrator>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ssl Orchestrator>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Ssl Orchestrator>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Ssl Orchestrator>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Ssl Orchestrator>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Container Ingress Services>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Container Ingress Services>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Container Ingress Services>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Container Ingress Services>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Container Ingress Services>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Services>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Services>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Services>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Services>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Services>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=17.1.0<=17.1.1
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=13.1.0<=13.1.5
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=14.1.0<=14.1.5
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=16.1.0<=16.1.4
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=17.1.0<=17.1.1

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-46747?

    CVE-2023-46747 is a vulnerability in the BIG-IP Configuration utility that allows unauthenticated remote code execution.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-46747?

    CVE-2023-46747 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

  • What software is affected by CVE-2023-46747?

    The F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility is affected by CVE-2023-46747.

  • Is authentication required for exploitation of CVE-2023-46747?

    No, CVE-2023-46747 allows an attacker to bypass authentication and execute code without authentication.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-46747?

    To fix CVE-2023-46747, update the BIG-IP Configuration utility to the latest version provided by F5.

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