SB2026051445 - Improper access control in BIG-IP iControl SOAP

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SB2026051445 - Improper access control in BIG-IP iControl SOAP

Published: May 14, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026051445
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) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-40631)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in iControl SOAP when modifying configuration objects. A remote privileged user can modify configuration objects through iControl SOAP 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.

References