CVE-2025-53860
F5OS-A FIPS HSM vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability exists in F5OS-A software that allows a highly privileged authenticated attacker to access sensitive FIPS hardware security module (HSM) information on F5 rSeries systems. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 15, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update F5OS-A software to the latest version.
- Restrict access for highly privileged accounts.
- Monitor HSM access logs for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-53860.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000148625 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-53860 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-53860
weaknesses.
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-53860 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability exists in F5OS-A software that allows a highly privileged authenticated attacker to access sensitive FIPS hardware security module (HSM) information on F5 rSeries systems. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-214 Added Reference https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000148625