CVE-2025-61955
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Description
A vulnerability exists in F5OS-A and F5OS-C systems that may allow an authenticated attacker with local access to escalate their privileges. A successful exploit may allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.5
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2025-10-15 14:15:56.987000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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