rSeries FIPS HSM Init Failure with Password containing Shell Metacharacters
CVE-2025-60013 Published on October 15, 2025
F5OS-A FIPS HSM password vulnerability
When a highly-privileged, authenticated attacker attempts to initialize the rSeries FIPS module using a password with special shell metacharacters, arbitrary system commands may be executed, and the FIPS hardware security module (HSM) may fail to initialize. 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-2025-60013 can be exploited with local system 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 small 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-2025-60013 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-60013
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Affected Versions
F5OS - Appliance:- Version 1.8.0 and below 1.8.3 is affected.
- Version 1.5.0 and below 1.5.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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