diff --git a/config/action.d/iptables-common.conf b/config/action.d/iptables-common.conf
index 89c5e371..45819e3d 100644
--- a/config/action.d/iptables-common.conf
+++ b/config/action.d/iptables-common.conf
@@ -61,4 +61,4 @@ lockingopt = -w
 # Option:  iptables
 # Notes.:  Actual command to be executed, including common to all calls options
 # Values:  STRING
-iptables = <iptables> <lockingopt>
+iptables = iptables <lockingopt>