BIG-IQ and F5OS
CVE-2025-60013: F5OS-A FIPS HSM password vulnerability
When a highly-privileged, authenticated attacker attempts to initialize the rSeries FIPS module using a password with special shell metacharacters, arbitrary system commands may be executed, and the FIPS hardware security module (HSM) may fail to initialize.
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 |
|---|---|
| F5OS - Appliance 1.8 | 1.8.3 or later |
| F5OS - Appliance 1.5 | 1.5.4 or later |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
When a highly-privileged, authenticated attacker attempts to initialize the rSeries FIPS module using a password with special shell metacharacters, arbitrary system commands may be executed, and the FIPS hardware security module (HSM) may fail to initialize. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. 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.