CVE-2025-54854
📛 CVE Title
BigIP APM Vulnerability
Description
When a BIG-IP APM OAuth access profile (Resource Server or Resource Client) is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the apmd process to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- f5
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.7 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N- Effective score
- 8.7 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-125 - Reserved
- 2025-10-04
- Published
- 2025-10-15 15:55 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-02-26 17:57 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2025/54xxx/CVE-2025-54854.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2025-54854 — BigIP APM Vulnerability
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2025-10-15 14:15:50 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 09:40:48 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: f5sirt@f5.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.6 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0032 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 24.89% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-08-06
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-08-06 23:04 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2025-34628 - Assigner
- f5
- Published
- Oct 15, 2025, 1:55:53 PM
- Updated
- Feb 26, 2026, 4:57:36 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 4.0)
-
8.7 / 10
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0900
- Vendors
- F5
- Products
-
BIG-IP (17.1.0 <17.1.3)BIG-IP (17.5.0 <17.5.1.3)BIG-IP (15.1.0 <15.1.10.8)BIG-IP (16.1.0 <16.1.6.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-56x9-h8fr-m6mm
ENISA description: When a BIG-IP APM OAuth access profile (Resource Server or Resource Client) is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the apmd process to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| F5 | BIG-IP |
17.5.0 (affected),
17.1.0 (affected),
16.1.0 (affected),
15.1.0 (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000156602 vendor-advisory
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/125.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2025-54854 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2025-34628 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000156602 rapid7:my.f5.com
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-54854 rapid7:www.cve.org
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000156602 f5sirt@f5.com Vendor Advisory
Remediations (18)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:www.veeam.com
When a vulnerability is identified, our team promptly develops a patch to address and mitigate the risk. In line with our dedication to transparency, we publicly disclose the vulnerability and provide detailed mitigation information.
2026-09-24 07:27 UTC -
web:catalog.update.microsoft.com
Welcome to the Microsoft Update Catalog site. We want your feedback! Visit our newsgroup or send us an email to provide us with your thoughts and suggestions. To get started using the site, enter in your search terms in the Search box above or visit our FAQ for search tips. |Newsgroup|Send us your feedback
2026-09-24 07:27 UTC -
web:ctiwatch.com
CVE-2025-54854 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
2026-09-24 07:27 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
As of November 11, 2025 , Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, version 23H2 have reached end of servicing. Enterprise and Education editions of version 23H2 will continue to receive monthly security updates until November 10, 2026.
2026-09-24 07:27 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-09-24 07:27 UTC -
web:securityaffairs.com
Google fixed 124 Android flaws, including CVE - 2025 -48595, an actively exploited privilege escalation bug linked to targeted attacks.
2026-09-24 07:27 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-24 07:27 UTC -
web:www.cvefind.com
CVE Find is a real-time vulnerability database indexing 396 904 security flaws ( CVE ) from MITRE, NVD, CISA KEV, CWE and CAPEC. 3014 new CVEs were published in the last 7 days. Data aggregated from: MITRE Corporation ( CVE , CWE, CAPEC), National Vulnerability Database - NIST (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV), FIRST (EPSS).
2026-09-24 07:27 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft released mitigation steps for YellowKey ( CVE -2026-45585), a BitLocker bypass that grants physical attackers access to encrypted Windows drives.
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft's September 2025 Patch Tuesday updates resolve a total of 86 vulnerabilities across Windows and other products.
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Audit With Qualys Policy Audit's Out-of-the-Box Mitigation or Compensatory Controls, reduce the risk of a vulnerability being exploited because the remediation ( fix / patch ) cannot be done now; these security controls are not recommended by any industry standards, such as CIS, DISA-STIG.
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its final Patch Tuesday updates of 2025 on December 9, addressing 56 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Exchange Server, and other components.
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft Corp. today issued security updates to fix more than 80 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. There are no known "zero-day" or actively exploited vulnerabilities ...
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC -
web:www.lansweeper.com
Which vulnerabilities, issues, and other things did Microsoft update? Discover what's new using Lansweeper's Patch Tuesday November 2025 summary.
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC -
web:www.ninjaone.com
Overview KB5087054 is a cumulative security and reliability update for the .NET Framework targeting Windows 11 version 24H2 systems. Released on May 12, 2026, this patch addresses critical vulnerabilities affecting both .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 installations. The update is designed to be deployed as part of standard maintenance routines and is available through multiple distribution ...
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC -
web:petri.com
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday delivers 56 security fixes and key improvements for Windows 11.
2026-05-22 14:33 UTC
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