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    CVE-2025-36546

    On an F5OS system, if the root user had previously configured the system to allow login via SSH key-based authentication, and then enabled Appliance Mode; access via SSH key-based authentication is still allowed. For an attacker to exploit this vulnerability they must obtain the root user's SSH private key.   Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

    Published:May 7, 2025
    Last Modified:Feb 26, 2026
    EPS:May 7, 2025
    EPSS Score:0.00085
    CVSS Score:8.1

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    F5
    Product
    F5os-a
    Vendor
    F5
    Product
    F5os-c

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

    Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

    Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

    No CAPEC recorded yet

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
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    Physical
    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Scope
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    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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