BIG-IP
CVE-2025-48500: BIG-IP APM VPN web client for macOS vulnerability
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.
Published
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 | 7.2.5.3 or later |
| BIG-IP 17.5 | * or later |
| BIG-IP 17.1 | * or later |
| BIG-IP 16.1 | * or later |
| BIG-IP 15.1 | * or later |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
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.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 12 Oct 2026.