CVE-2025-53868
BIG-IP SCP and SFTP vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 15, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Disable SCP and SFTP access.
- Restrict Appliance mode usage if possible.
- Ensure software is supported and updated.
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-2025-53868.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000151902 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-53868 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-53868
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-53868 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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TheCyberThrone
Inside the F5 BIG-IP 2025 Security Incident: Source Code Theft and Urgent Patch Release
OverviewIn October 2025, F5 Networks disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident involving a sophisticated nation-state threat actor who breached its corporate networks. This breach, detected initi ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
F5 Released Security Updates Covering Multiple Products Following Recent Hack
F5 Networks, a leading provider of application security and delivery solutions, has disclosed a significant security breach involving a nation-state threat actor, prompting the release of critical upd ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-53868 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/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:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000151902