AUTH ATTACKER ACHIEVES CMD EXEC VIA DIR_TRAVERSAL IN BIG-IP Config Utility
CVE-2023-41373 Published on October 10, 2023
BIG-IP Configuration Utility vulnerability
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Configuration Utility that may allow an authenticated attacker to execute commands on the BIG-IP system. For BIG-IP system running in Appliance mode, 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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-41373 can be exploited with network access, and requires 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 be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2023-41373 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
F5 BIG-IP:- Version 17.1.0 and below 17.1.0.3 is affected.
- Version 16.1.0 and below 16.1.4.1 is affected.
- Version 15.1.0 and below 15.1.10.2 is affected.
- Version 14.1.0 and below 14.1.5.6 is affected.
- Version 13.1.0 and below * is affected.
Exploit Probability
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