FortiGate APPL mode bypass via SCP/SFTP
CVE-2025-53868 Published on October 15, 2025
BIG-IP SCP and SFTP vulnerability
When running in Appliance mode, a highly privileged authenticated attacker with access to SCP and SFTP may be able to bypass Appliance mode restrictions using undisclosed commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-53868 is exploitable 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 Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2025-53868 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-53868
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Affected Versions
F5 BIG-IP:- Version 17.5.0 and below 17.5.1 is affected.
- Version 17.1.0 and below 17.1.3.1 is affected.
- Version 16.1.0 and below 16.1.6.1 is affected.
- Version 15.1.0 and below 15.1.10.8 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.