SB2026051444 - Security restrictions bypass in BIG-IP iControl SOAP



SB2026051444 - Security restrictions bypass in BIG-IP iControl SOAP

Published: May 14, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026051444
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-42924)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges or bypass Appliance mode restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to command injection in iControl SOAP when creating SNMP configuration objects. A remote privileged user can create crafted SNMP configuration objects to escalate privileges or bypass Appliance mode restrictions.

In Appliance mode deployments, successful exploitation can cross a security boundary. This is a control plane issue only.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.