SB2026051438 - Authenticated path traversal in BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator
Published: May 14, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026051438
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-42780)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to overwrite, delete, or corrupt arbitrary local files.
The vulnerability exists due to path traversal in SSL Orchestrator when handling requests. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted request to overwrite, delete, or corrupt arbitrary local files.
There is no data plane exposure; this is a control plane issue only.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.