How severe is CVE-2024-23306?

CVE-2024-23306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23306 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23306?

CVE-2024-23306 affects F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23306?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-23306 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23306 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20825.

When was CVE-2024-23306 published?

CVE-2024-23306 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23306

CVE-2024-23306 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20825
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Next CNF and SPK systems that may allow access to undisclosed sensitive files. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23306?: A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Next CNF and SPK systems that may allow access to undisclosed sensitive files. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
How severe is CVE-2024-23306?: CVE-2024-23306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23306 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23306?: CVE-2024-23306 affects F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23306?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-23306 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23306 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20825.
When was CVE-2024-23306 published?: CVE-2024-23306 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000137886

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_next_cloud-native_network_functions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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