High · published October 15, 2025
⚡ A highly privileged attacker can bypass Appliance mode restrictions with a few undisclosed commands, opening the door to potentially catastrophic consequences! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel guest who manages to find a secret door behind the front desk that leads to restricted areas — they can access all sorts of sensitive information without raising any alarms! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the system as if they were the rightful owner, putting sensitive data at extreme risk. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. The aftermath could be absolutely devastating for your organization!
Think of it like a hotel guest who manages to find a secret door behind the front desk that leads to restricted areas — they can access all sorts of sensitive information without raising any alarms! In Appliance mode, this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker with SCP and SFTP access to execute commands that should be restricted, circumventing essential security measures.
If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the system as if they were the rightful owner, putting sensitive data at extreme risk. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. The aftermath could be absolutely devastating for your organization! To protect your organization, ensure that you apply the latest patches as soon as they're available. Additionally, review your access controls and regularly audit user permissions to minimize risks. Stay proactive! You've got this! With timely action, you can secure your systems and keep the digital villains at bay! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| f5/big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_analytics | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_application_security_manager | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_automation_toolchain | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_carrier-grade_nat | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_container_ingress_services | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_domain_name_system | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_edge_gateway | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_fraud_protection_service | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_global_traffic_manager | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_link_controller | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_local_traffic_manager | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_ssl_orchestrator | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_webaccelerator | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_websafe | ≥ 15.1.0, < 15.1.10.8 | 15.1.10.8 |
| f5/big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_analytics | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_application_security_manager | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_automation_toolchain | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_carrier-grade_nat | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_container_ingress_services | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_domain_name_system | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_edge_gateway | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_fraud_protection_service | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_global_traffic_manager | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_link_controller | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_local_traffic_manager | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_ssl_orchestrator | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_webaccelerator | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_websafe | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.6.1 | 16.1.6.1 |
| f5/big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_access_policy_manager | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_analytics | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_analytics | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_application_security_manager | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_application_security_manager | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_automation_toolchain | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_automation_toolchain | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_carrier-grade_nat | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_carrier-grade_nat | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_container_ingress_services | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_container_ingress_services | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_domain_name_system | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_domain_name_system | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_edge_gateway | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_edge_gateway | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_fraud_protection_service | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_fraud_protection_service | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_global_traffic_manager | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_link_controller | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_link_controller | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_local_traffic_manager | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_local_traffic_manager | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_ssl_orchestrator | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_ssl_orchestrator | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_webaccelerator | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_webaccelerator | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |
| f5/big-ip_websafe | ≥ 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 | 17.1.3 |
| f5/big-ip_websafe | ≥ 17.5.0, ≤ 17.5.1 | — |