CVE-2025-31644: Appliance mode BIG-IP iControl REST and tmsh vulnerability

Published May 7, 2025
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Updated

When running in Appliance mode, a command injection vulnerability exists in an undisclosed iControl REST and BIG-IP TMOS Shell (tmsh) command that may allow an authenticated attacker with administrator role privileges to execute arbitrary system commands. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.

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When running in Appliance mode, a command injection vulnerability exists in an undisclosed iControl REST and BIG-IP TMOS Shell (tmsh) command which may allow an authenticated attacker with administrator role privileges to execute arbitrary system commands. A successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

— MITRE

Affected Software

66 affected componentsFixes available
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.2
17.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
15.1.10.7
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=15.1.0<15.1.10.7
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=16.1.0<16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Advanced Web Application Firewall>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Analytics>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Application Visibility And Reporting>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Automation Toolchain>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Carrier-grade Nat>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Ddos Hybrid Defender>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Domain Name System>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP Edge Gateway>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Fraud Protection Service>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Link Controller>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2
F5 Big-ip Websafe>=17.1.0<17.1.2.2

Event History

May 7, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·12:28 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31644?

CVE-2025-31644 has a high severity rating due to the potential for command injection by an authenticated attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31644?

To fix CVE-2025-31644, upgrade to the recommended versions of F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management as specified in the advisory.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-31644?

CVE-2025-31644 affects users of F5 BIG-IP versions 15.1.0 through 15.1.10, 16.1.0 through 16.1.6, and 17.1.0 through 17.1.2.2.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-31644 facilitate?

CVE-2025-31644 can facilitate arbitrary command execution in the system, leading to potential complete system compromise.

5

What is the typical exploit scenario for CVE-2025-31644?

An authenticated attacker with administrator privileges can exploit CVE-2025-31644 to execute arbitrary system commands in Appliance mode.

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