CVE-2023-46747

F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability due to undisclosed requests that…

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CVSS score: 9.8 Critical
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA KEV: Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-10-31, remediation due 2023-11-21)
Ransomware: Known ransomware campaign use
Weakness (CWE): CWE-288, CWE-306
Published: 2023-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17
NVD status: Analyzed

Description

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 products

f5 big-ip access policy manager
f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager
f5 big-ip advanced web application firewall
f5 big-ip carrier-grade nat
f5 big-ip ddos hybrid defender
f5 big-ip ssl orchestrator
f5 big-ip domain name system
f5 big-ip local traffic manager
f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager
f5 big-ip automation toolchain
f5 big-ip container ingress services
f5 big-ip application security manager

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-11-21.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.

References

FAQ

Is CVE-2023-46747 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-46747 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-10-31, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-11-21. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46747?

CVE-2023-46747 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.