CVE-2023-43746

HIGH

BIG-IP - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 8.7
EPSS 0.0006
EPSS Percentile 17.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-267
Status published
Products (18)
f5/big-ip_access_policy_manager 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
f5/big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
f5/big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
f5/big-ip_analytics 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
f5/big-ip_application_acceleration_manager 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
f5/big-ip_application_security_manager 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
f5/big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
f5/big-ip_carrier-grade_nat 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
f5/big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
f5/big-ip_domain_name_system 13.1.0 - 14.1.5
... and 8 more
Published Oct 10, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026