CVE-2025-48500: big-ip access — Fix

Description

A missing file integrity check vulnerability exists on MacOS F5 VPN browser client installer that may allow a local, authenticated attacker with access to the local file system to replace it with a malicious package installer. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-353 CWE-353

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
f5	big-ip_access_policy_manager	15.1.0 — 15.1.10.8
f5	big-ip_access_policy_manager	16.1.0 — 16.1.6.1
f5	big-ip_access_policy_manager	17.1.0 — 17.1.3
f5	big-ip_access_policy_manager	17.5.0 — 17.5.1.3
f5	big-ip_access_policy_manager_client	All
apple	macos	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000151782

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48500? +

A missing file integrity check vulnerability exists on MacOS F5 VPN browser client installer that may allow a local, authenticated attacker with access to the local file system to replace it with a malicious package installer. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-48500? +

CVE-2025-48500 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-48500? +

CVE-2025-48500 affects products from apple, f5, specifically: big-ip_access_policy_manager, big-ip_access_policy_manager_client, macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-48500? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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