XSS in F5 BIG-IP Config Utility
CVE-2023-38423 Published on August 2, 2023
BIG-IP Configuration utility vulnerability
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility that allows an attacker to run JavaScript in the context of the currently logged-in user. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-38423 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2023-38423 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
F5 BIG-IP:- Version 17.1.0 and below 17.1.0.2 is affected.
- Version 16.1.0 and below 16.1.3.5 is affected.
- Version 15.1.0 and below 15.1.9.1 is affected.
- Version 14.1.0 and below 14.1.5.5 is affected.
- Version 13.1.0 and below * is affected.
Exploit Probability
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