FIPS Module Initialization Issue in F5 Networks Product

CVE-2025-60013

What is CVE-2025-60013?

This vulnerability affects the rSeries FIPS module in F5 Networks products. Users may experience issues during the initialization process when attempting to utilize passwords that include special shell metacharacters. Such inputs can lead to a failure in properly initializing the FIPS hardware security module (HSM), impacting the overall security and functionality of the product. It is important to note that software versions that have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not subjected to evaluation for this vulnerability.

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