CVE-2025-60013
F5OS-A FIPS HSM password vulnerability
Description
When a user attempts to initialize the rSeries FIPS module using a password with special shell metacharacters, the FIPS hardware security module (HSM) may fail to initialize. 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 :
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
- Use passwords without special shell metacharacters.
- Re-initialize the FIPS module with a valid password.
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-2025-60013.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000154661 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-60013 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-2025-60013
weaknesses.
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-60013 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Over 269,000 F5 Devices Exposed Online After Major Breach: U.S. Faces Largest Risk
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CybersecurityNews
F5 Released Security Updates Covering Multiple Products Following Recent Hack
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CVE-2025-60013 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 a user attempts to initialize the rSeries FIPS module using a password with special shell metacharacters, the FIPS hardware security module (HSM) may fail to initialize. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000154661