F5 BIG-IP APM up to 15.1.10/16.1.6/17.1.2/17.5.1 cross site scripting

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
5.1$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in F5 BIG-IP APM up to 15.1.10/16.1.6/17.1.2/17.5.1. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-61933. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in F5 BIG-IP APM up to 15.1.10/16.1.6/17.1.2/17.5.1. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an undisclosed page of BIG-IP APM that allows an attacker to run JavaScript in the context of the targeted logged-out user.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

The advisory is shared for download at my.f5.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-61933 since 10/04/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 270597 (F5 Networks BIG-IP : BIG-IP APM XSS vulnerability (K000156596)), 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 (270597). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Vendor

Name

Version

License

Website

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA CVSS-B Score: 🔒
CNA CVSS-BT Score: 🔒
CNA Vector: 🔒

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.1
CNA Vector: 🔒

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔒
VulDB Temp Score: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

EPSS Score: 🔒
EPSS Percentile: 🔒

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Nessus ID: 270597
Nessus Name: F5 Networks BIG-IP : BIG-IP APM XSS vulnerability (K000156596)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: BIG-IP APM 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
10/17/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: f5.com

Advisory: K000156596
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-61933 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-61933
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328728

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2025 19:38
Updated: 10/17/2025 06:42
Changes: 10/15/2025 19:38 (76), 10/17/2025 06:42 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Do you need the next level of professionalism?

Upgrade your account now!