CVE-2025-53860: f5os-a — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-214 CWE-214

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
f5	f5os-a	1.5.1 — 1.5.3
f5	f5os-a	All
f5	r10920-df	All
f5	r5920-df	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000148625

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53860? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-53860? +

CVE-2025-53860 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53860? +

CVE-2025-53860 affects products from f5, specifically: f5os-a, r10920-df, r5920-df. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53860? +

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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