F5 BIG-IP up to 15.1.10/16.1.6/17.1.2/17.5.1 IP Configuration command delimiter

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in F5 BIG-IP up to 15.1.10/16.1.6/17.1.2/17.5.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component IP Configuration Handler. This manipulation causes command delimiter. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-54755. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in F5 BIG-IP up to 15.1.10/16.1.6/17.1.2/17.5.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component IP Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a command delimiter vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-146. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as expression or command delimiters when they are sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in TMUI that allows a highly privileged authenticated attacker to access files which are not limited to the intended files.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

The advisory is shared at my.f5.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-54755 since 10/04/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 270621 (F5 Networks BIG-IP : BIG-IP Configuration utility vulnerability (K000156801)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 15.1.10.8, 16.1.6.1, 17.1.3 or 17.5.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (270621). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command delimiter
CWE: CWE-146 / CWE-140 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 270621
Nessus Name: F5 Networks BIG-IP : BIG-IP Configuration utility vulnerability (K000156801)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BIG-IP 15.1.10.8/16.1.6.1/17.1.3/17.5.1.3

Timelineinfo

10/04/2025 CVE reserved
10/15/2025 +11 days Advisory disclosed
10/15/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/24/2026 +101 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: f5.com

Advisory: K000156801
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-54755 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-54755
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328681

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2025 16:08
Updated: 01/24/2026 12:05
Changes: 10/15/2025 16:08 (76), 10/16/2025 05:41 (2), 10/22/2025 05:40 (11), 01/24/2026 12:05 (1)
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