Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability in F5 iControl REST
CVE-2026-41225

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

F5
Status
Big-ip
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-41225?

A vulnerability in F5's iControl REST allows an authenticated attacker with a Manager role to create configuration objects that enable the execution of arbitrary commands. This presents significant risks as it can lead to unauthorized actions on affected systems. Always ensure that your F5 systems are updated and patched to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP 21.0.0 < 21.0.0.2

BIG-IP 17.5.0 < 17.5.1.6

BIG-IP 17.1.0 < 17.1.3.2

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000160916
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

F5 acknowledges Adam Logue for bringing this issue to our attention and following the highest standards of coordinated disclosure.
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