BIG-IP
CVE-2023-38418: BIG-IP Edge Client for macOS vulnerability
The BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS does not follow best practices for elevating privileges during the installation process.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.8
EPSS0.14%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| BIG-IP Edge Client (MacOS) 7.2 | 7.2.4.3 or later |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
The BIG-IP Edge Client Installer on macOS does not follow best practices for elevating privileges during the installation process. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 12 Oct 2026.