CVE-2023-5450: f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 10-10-2023Last modified 13-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-5450 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.15%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An insufficient verification of data vulnerability exists in BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS that may allow an attacker elevation of privileges during the installation process. 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 · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.3–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.15%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
4%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.14% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.15%
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≥ 7.2.3, < 7.2.4.5 | ≥ 13.1.0, ≤ 13.1.5 | ≥ 14.1.0, ≤ 14.1.5 | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10 | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.4 | 17.1.0
- big-ip_edge_client≥ 7.2.3, < 7.2.4.5
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000135040Vendor Advisory