F5 Networks BIG-IP : BIG-IP and BIG-IQ privilege escalation vulnerability (K000160971)

The version of F5 Networks BIG-IP installed on the remote host is prior to 17.1.3.2 / 17.5.1.6 / 21.0.0.2. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the K000160971 advisory. A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker...

K000160971: BIG-IP and BIG-IQ privilege escalation vulnerability CVE-2026-42406

Security Advisory Description A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Certificate Manager role can modify configuration objects that allow running arbitrary commands. CVE-2026-42406 Impact This vulnerability may allow...