CVE-2023-43746

moderate-risk
Published 2023-10-10

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.06% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.7/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (18)

Affected Vendors

F5

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K41072952
Vendor Advisory https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K41072952
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moderate-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 19/34 · Moderate