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CVE-2026-42919 Details
Description
A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP systems that may allow an authenticated attacker with administrative 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.
A vulnerability in BIG-IP systems may allow an authenticated attacker with administrative access to escalate privileges, potentially crossing a security boundary. This issue affects several versions within the BIG-IP 16.x, 17.x, and 21.x branches.
Users can upgrade to BIG-IP versions 17.5.1.4, 17.1.3.1, or 21.0.0.1. For more information about managing BIG-IP product hotfixes, refer to the F5 article K13123.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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/K000158971 | [email protected] | MitigationVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-121 | Stack-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| f5 big-ip access policy manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip advanced firewall manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip advanced web application firewall | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip analytics | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip application acceleration manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip application security manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip application visibility and reporting | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip automation toolchain | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip carrier-grade nat | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip container ingress services | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 > 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip ddos hybrid defender | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip domain name system | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip edge gateway | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip fraud protection service | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip global traffic manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip link controller | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip local traffic manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip policy enforcement manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
CPE
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| f5 big-ip ssl orchestrator | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip webaccelerator | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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| f5 big-ip websafe | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 21.0.0 >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 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] |