CVE-2025-23239: f5 big-ip Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-23239 is a high (CVSS 8.7) Command Injection vulnerability in f5 big-ip. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 05-02-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-02-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

When running in Appliance mode, and logged into a highly-privileged role, an authenticated remote command injection vulnerability exists in an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. 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.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.