CVE-2025-36557: When an HTTP profile with the Enforce RFC Compliance option is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed req

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-36557 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting big-ip access policy manager, big-ip advanced firewall manager, big-ip analytics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

When an HTTP profile with the Enforce RFC Compliance option is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2025-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): F5 Networks · Vendor: f5

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-07 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

f5 big-ip access policy manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 16.1.0 and < 16.1.5 · >= 17.1.0 and < 17.1.2

Fixed in: 16.1.5, 17.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy big-ip-access-policy-manager || rpm -q big-ip-access-policy-manager || big-ip-access-policy-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 16.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade big-ip-access-policy-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade big-ip-access-policy-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison big-ip-access-policy-manager sudo apt install big-ip-access-policy-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold big-ip-access-policy-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list big-ip-access-policy-manager sudo dnf downgrade big-ip-access-policy-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add big-ip-access-policy-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 16.1.0 and < 16.1.5 · >= 17.1.0 and < 17.1.2

Fixed in: 16.1.5, 17.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager || rpm -q big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager || big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 16.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager sudo apt install big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager sudo dnf downgrade big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add big-ip-advanced-firewall-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

f5 big-ip analytics UPGRADE

Affected: >= 16.1.0 and < 16.1.5 · >= 17.1.0 and < 17.1.2

Fixed in: 16.1.5, 17.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy big-ip-analytics || rpm -q big-ip-analytics || big-ip-analytics --version

2. UPGRADE to 16.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade big-ip-analytics

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade big-ip-analytics

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison big-ip-analytics sudo apt install big-ip-analytics=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold big-ip-analytics

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list big-ip-analytics sudo dnf downgrade big-ip-analytics-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add big-ip-analytics

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

f5 big-ip application acceleration manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 16.1.0 and < 16.1.5 · >= 17.1.0 and < 17.1.2

Fixed in: 16.1.5, 17.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy big-ip-application-acceleration-manager || rpm -q big-ip-application-acceleration-manager || big-ip-application-acceleration-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 16.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade big-ip-application-acceleration-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade big-ip-application-acceleration-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison big-ip-application-acceleration-manager sudo apt install big-ip-application-acceleration-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold big-ip-application-acceleration-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list big-ip-application-acceleration-manager sudo dnf downgrade big-ip-application-acceleration-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add big-ip-application-acceleration-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

f5 big-ip application security manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 16.1.0 and < 16.1.5 · >= 17.1.0 and < 17.1.2

Fixed in: 16.1.5, 17.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy big-ip-application-security-manager || rpm -q big-ip-application-security-manager || big-ip-application-security-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 16.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade big-ip-application-security-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade big-ip-application-security-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison big-ip-application-security-manager sudo apt install big-ip-application-security-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold big-ip-application-security-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list big-ip-application-security-manager sudo dnf downgrade big-ip-application-security-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add big-ip-application-security-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

f5 big-ip domain name system UPGRADE

Affected: >= 16.1.0 and < 16.1.5 · >= 17.1.0 and < 17.1.2

Fixed in: 16.1.5, 17.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy big-ip-domain-name-system || rpm -q big-ip-domain-name-system || big-ip-domain-name-system --version

2. UPGRADE to 16.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade big-ip-domain-name-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade big-ip-domain-name-system

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison big-ip-domain-name-system sudo apt install big-ip-domain-name-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold big-ip-domain-name-system

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list big-ip-domain-name-system sudo dnf downgrade big-ip-domain-name-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add big-ip-domain-name-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-36557?

big-ip access policy manager: upgrade to 16.1.5, 17.1.2; big-ip advanced firewall manager: upgrade to 16.1.5, 17.1.2; big-ip analytics: upgrade to 16.1.5, 17.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-36557 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36557 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-36557 affect?

CVE-2025-36557 affects big-ip access policy manager, big-ip advanced firewall manager, big-ip analytics. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). When an HTTP profile with the Enforce RFC Compliance option is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical

How urgent is CVE-2025-36557?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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