CVE-2023-46747
F5 BIG-IP Configuration Utility Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Summary
F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability due to undisclosed requests that may allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the BIG-IP system through the management port and/or self IP addresses to execute system commands. This vulnerability can be used in conjunction with CVE-2023-46748.
Affected software
Vendor: F5 · Product: BIG-IP Configuration Utility
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in F5
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-5902 | F5 BIG-IP Traffic Management User Interface (TMUI) Remote Code Execution Vulnera | 100.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2022-1388 | F5 BIG-IP Missing Authentication Vulnerability | 100.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-22986 | F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management iControl REST Remote Code Execution | 99.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-22991 | F5 BIG-IP Traffic Management Microkernel Buffer Overflow | 61.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-46748 | F5 BIG-IP Configuration Utility SQL Injection Vulnerability | 4.5% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-53521 | F5 BIG-IP Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | 2.2% | Yes |
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