CVE-2025-60016
CVE-2025-60016 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34652
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions
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- Last modified:
Description
When Diffie-Hellman (DH) group Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) Brainpool curves are configured in an SSL profile's Cipher Rule or Cipher Group, and that profile is applied to a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-60016?
- When Diffie-Hellman (DH) group Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) Brainpool curves are configured in an SSL profile's Cipher Rule or Cipher Group, and that profile is applied to a virtual server, undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
- How severe is CVE-2025-60016?
- CVE-2025-60016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-60016 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-60016?
- CVE-2025-60016 primarily affects F5 Big-ip Next Cloud-native Network Functions. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-60016?
- 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-2025-60016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-60016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34652.
- When was CVE-2025-60016 published?
- CVE-2025-60016 was published on 2025-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_next_cloud-native_network_functions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_next_service_proxy_for_kubernetes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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