CVE-2023-5450

Name: CVE-2023-5450
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-10T13:15:22.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5450 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. . EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 7.2.3, < 7.2.4.5
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, < 15.1.10
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.4
F5	Big-Ip Access Policy Manager	17.1.0

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000135040Vendor Advisory
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000135040Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5450?

How severe is CVE-2023-5450?

CVE-2023-5450 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5450?

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