CVE-2023-24461

Name: CVE-2023-24461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-03T15:15:12.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24461 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 7.2.2, < 7.2.4.1
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 13.1.0, <= 13.1.5
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 14.1.0, <= 14.1.5
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 15.1.0, <= 15.1.8
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.3
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 17.0.0, <= 17.1.0

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000132539Vendor Advisory
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000132539Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24461?

How severe is CVE-2023-24461?

CVE-2023-24461 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24461?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST