Authenticated RCE in iControl REST of F5 BIG-IP (Appliance Mode)
CVE-2025-23239 Published on February 5, 2025
BIG-IP iControl REST vulnerability
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-23239 can be exploited with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Command Injection Vulnerability?
The software 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.
CVE-2025-23239 has been classified to as a Command Injection vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
F5 BIG-IP:- Version 17.1.1 and below 17.1.2 is affected.
- Version 16.1.0 and below * is unaffected.
- Version 15.1.0 and below * is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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