BIG-IP
CVE-2023-28406: BIG-IP Configuration utility vulnerability
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility which may allow an authenticated attacker to read files with .xml extension.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| BIG-IP 17.1 | Not affected |
| BIG-IP 17.0 | * or later |
| BIG-IP 16.1 | 16.1.3.4 or later |
| BIG-IP 15.1 | 15.1.8.2 or later |
| BIG-IP 14.1 | 14.1.5.4 or later |
| BIG-IP 13.1 | * or later |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of the BIG-IP Configuration utility which may allow an authenticated attacker to read files with .xml extension. Access to restricted information is limited and the attacker does not control what information is obtained.
Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 12 Oct 2026.