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CVE-2026-40631 Details
Description
An authenticated attacker with the Resource Administrator or Administrator role can modify configuration objects through iControl SOAP resulting in privilege escalation. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in F5 BIG-IP systems. An authenticated attacker with Resource Administrator or Administrator roles can exploit this vulnerability by modifying configuration objects through the iControl SOAP interface. This issue allows the attacker to escalate privileges or bypass restrictions in Appliance mode deployments, potentially crossing a security boundary. The vulnerability is limited to the control plane and does not affect the data plane.
Users can upgrade to BIG-IP versions 17.5.1.6, 17.1.3.2, or 21.0.0.2, all of which include the necessary fix. For more information about managing BIG-IP product hotfixes, refer to the F5 article K13123.
Metrics
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 13, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Total
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000160979 | [email protected] | MitigationVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-552 | Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| f5 big-ip access policy manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip advanced web application firewall | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip analytics | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip application acceleration manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip application security manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip application visibility and reporting | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip automation toolchain | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip carrier-grade nat | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip container ingress services | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip ddos hybrid defender | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip domain name system | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip edge gateway | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip fraud protection service | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip global traffic manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip link controller | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip local traffic manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip ssl orchestrator | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip webaccelerator | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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| f5 big-ip websafe | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 21.0.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 13, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |