BIG-IP
CVE-2026-40698: iControl REST and TMSH vulnerability
A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Resource Administrator role can create SNMP configuration objects through iControl REST or the TMOS shell (tmsh) resulting in privilege escalation.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| BIG-IP 21.1 | Not affected |
| BIG-IP 21.0 | 21.0.0.2 or later |
| BIG-IP 17.5 | 17.5.1.6 or later |
| BIG-IP 17.1 | 17.1.3.2 or later |
| BIG-IP 16.1 | * or later |
| BIG-IQ 8.4 | * or later |
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What it is
A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Resource Administrator role can create SNMP configuration objects through iControl REST or the TMOS shell (tmsh) resulting in privilege escalation. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 12 Oct 2026.