BIG-IP
CVE-2025-53868: BIG-IP SCP and SFTP vulnerability
When running in Appliance mode, a highly privileged authenticated attacker with access to SCP and SFTP may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions using undisclosed commands.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 4.0 8.5
EPSS0.44%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 17.5 | 17.5.1 or later |
| BIG-IP 17.1 | 17.1.3.1 or later |
| BIG-IP 16.1 | 16.1.6.1 or later |
| BIG-IP 15.1 | 15.1.10.8 or later |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
When running in Appliance mode, a highly privileged authenticated attacker with access to SCP and SFTP may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions using undisclosed commands. 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.