CVE-2023-22358: f5 apm clients Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 01-02-2023Last modified 26-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-22358 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in f5 apm clients. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.22%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In versions beginning with 7.2.2 to before 7.2.3.1, a DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Edge Client Windows Installer. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.22% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.22%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F53 products
- apm clients≥ 7.2.2, < 7.2.3.1
- big-ip_access_policy_manager≥ 7.2.2, < 7.2.3.1 | ≥ 13.1.0, ≤ 13.1.5 | ≥ 14.1.0, ≤ 14.1.5 | ≥ 15.1.0, ≤ 15.1.8 | ≥ 16.1.0, ≤ 16.1.3 | ≥ 17.0.0, < 17.0.0.2
- big-ip_edgena
1 vendor · 3 products
References
1 links- my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K76964818Vendor Advisory