CVE-2023-24461: f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager Improper Certificate Validation
CVSS: 7.4v3.1HighModified
Published 03-05-2023Last modified 29-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-24461 is a high (CVSS 7.4) Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.4/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.29%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-05-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 29-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An improper certificate validation vulnerability exists in the BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows and macOS and may allow an attacker to impersonate a BIG-IP APM system. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSources2 sources · 5.9–7.4
- NVDNIST5.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.29% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F52 products
- big-ip_access_policy_manager≥ 7.2.2, < 7.2.4.1 | ≥ 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, ≤ 17.1.0
- big-ip_edge_client≥ 7.2.2, < 7.2.4.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000132539Vendor Advisory