CVE-2025-53474
HIGHDescription
When an iRule using an ILX::call command is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Type (CWE)
CWE-120
CWE-120
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_application_security_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting |
| f5 | big-ip_automation_toolchain |
| f5 | big-ip_carrier-grade_nat |
| f5 | big-ip_container_ingress_services |
| f5 | big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender |
| f5 | big-ip_domain_name_system |
| f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway |
| f5 | big-ip_fraud_protection_service |
| f5 | big-ip_global_traffic_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_link_controller |
| f5 | big-ip_local_traffic_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_ssl_orchestrator |
| f5 | big-ip_webaccelerator |
| f5 | big-ip_websafe |
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_application_security_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting |
| f5 | big-ip_automation_toolchain |
| f5 | big-ip_carrier-grade_nat |
| f5 | big-ip_container_ingress_services |
| f5 | big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender |
| f5 | big-ip_domain_name_system |
| f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway |
| f5 | big-ip_fraud_protection_service |
| f5 | big-ip_global_traffic_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_link_controller |
| f5 | big-ip_local_traffic_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_ssl_orchestrator |
| f5 | big-ip_webaccelerator |
| f5 | big-ip_websafe |
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_application_security_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_application_security_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting |
| f5 | big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting |
| f5 | big-ip_automation_toolchain |
| f5 | big-ip_automation_toolchain |
| f5 | big-ip_carrier-grade_nat |
| f5 | big-ip_carrier-grade_nat |
| f5 | big-ip_container_ingress_services |
| f5 | big-ip_container_ingress_services |
| f5 | big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender |
| f5 | big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender |
| f5 | big-ip_domain_name_system |
| f5 | big-ip_domain_name_system |
| f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway |
| f5 | big-ip_edge_gateway |
| f5 | big-ip_fraud_protection_service |
| f5 | big-ip_fraud_protection_service |
| f5 | big-ip_global_traffic_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_link_controller |
| f5 | big-ip_link_controller |
| f5 | big-ip_local_traffic_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_local_traffic_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager |
| f5 | big-ip_ssl_orchestrator |
| f5 | big-ip_ssl_orchestrator |
| f5 | big-ip_webaccelerator |
| f5 | big-ip_webaccelerator |
| f5 | big-ip_websafe |
| f5 | big-ip_websafe |
References
Advisories & Patches
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-53474? +
When an iRule using an ILX::call command is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-53474? +
CVE-2025-53474 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53474? +
CVE-2025-53474 affects products from f5, specifically: big-ip_access_policy_manager, big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager, big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall, big-ip_analytics, big-ip_application_acceleration_manager, big-ip_application_security_manager, big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting, big-ip_automation_toolchain, big-ip_carrier-grade_nat, big-ip_container_ingress_services, big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender, big-ip_domain_name_system, big-ip_edge_gateway, big-ip_fraud_protection_service, big-ip_global_traffic_manager, big-ip_link_controller, big-ip_local_traffic_manager, big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager, big-ip_ssl_orchestrator, big-ip_webaccelerator, big-ip_websafe. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53474? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
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