FIPS Module Initialization Issue in F5 Networks Product
CVE-2025-60013

4.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
F5os - Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

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.

Affected Version(s)

F5OS - Appliance 1.8.0 < 1.8.3

F5OS - Appliance 1.5.0 < 1.5.4

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Scalar-Venom-Attack
Created by demining

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000154661
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

F5
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CVE-2025-60013 : FIPS Module Initialization Issue in F5 Networks Product