CVE-2025-20029
CVE-2025-20029 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-2142
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Command injection vulnerability exists in iControl REST and BIG-IP TMOS Shell (tmsh) save command, which may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary system commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20029?
- Command injection vulnerability exists in iControl REST and BIG-IP TMOS Shell (tmsh) save command, which may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary system commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20029?
- CVE-2025-20029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-20029 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-20029?
- CVE-2025-20029 primarily affects F5 Big-ip Access Policy Manager. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-20029?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-20029 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-20029 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2142.
- When was CVE-2025-20029 published?
- CVE-2025-20029 was published on 2025-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (21)
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_acceleration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_automation_toolchain:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_carrier-grade_nat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_container_ingress_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_edge_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_fraud_protection_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_global_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_link_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_ssl_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_websafe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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