CVE-2025-20027: Input Validation

Published Mar 10, 2026
·
Updated

Improper input validation in the UEFI WheaERST module for some Intel(R) reference platforms may allow an escalation of privilege. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.

Affected Software

5 affected components
F5 BIG-IP=21.0.0
F5 BIG-IP>=17.5.0<=17.5.1, >=17.1.0<=17.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.6
F5 F5OS-A>=1.8.0<=1.8.3, >=1.5.1<=1.5.4
F5 F5OS-C>=1.8.0<=1.8.2, >=1.6.0<=1.6.4

Event History

Mar 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 20, 2026
Advisory Published
via F5·09:08 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·09:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-20027?

CVE-2025-20027 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow escalation of privileges in affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-20027?

To mitigate CVE-2025-20027, ensure that your F5 BIG-IP or F5OS software is updated to a patched version as recommended by the vendor.

3

What systems are impacted by CVE-2025-20027?

CVE-2025-20027 affects specific versions of F5 BIG-IP and F5OS-A and F5OS-C across various release ranges.

4

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2025-20027?

CVE-2025-20027 can be exploited through a local attack by adversaries with privileged access utilizing complex methods.

5

Who should be concerned about CVE-2025-20027?

Organizations using affected versions of F5 BIG-IP and F5OS products should be concerned about CVE-2025-20027 and take immediate action to secure their systems.

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