File Integrity Check Vulnerability in F5 VPN for MacOS
CVE-2025-48500

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Big-ip Edge Client
Big-ip
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-48500?

A vulnerability in the F5 VPN browser client installer for MacOS allows a local, authenticated attacker to exploit the absence of a file integrity check. This flaw enables the attacker, who has access to the local file system, to substitute the legitimate installer with a malicious package. Users must ensure their systems are protected against unauthorized file modifications to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP 17.5.0

BIG-IP 17.1.0

BIG-IP 16.1.0

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000151782
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

F5 acknowledges Adwiteeya Agrawal of Snapchat, Inc for bringing this issue to our attention and following the highest standards of coordinated disclosure.
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CVE-2025-48500 : File Integrity Check Vulnerability in F5 VPN for MacOS