Overview
F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility contains an SQL injection vulnerability that may allow an authenticated attacker with network access through the BIG-IP management port and/or self IP addresses to execute system commands. This vulnerability can be used in conjunction with CVE-2023-46747.
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137365 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46748
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2023-46748 |
| Vendor / Product | F5 — BIG-IP Configuration Utility |
| NVD Published | 2023-10-26 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-27 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 8.8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-89 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2023-10-31 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2023-11-21 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2023-11-21.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2023-10-31 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2023-11-21 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2023-46748 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |