CVE-2026-34176: F5 BIG-IP · OS Command Injection
Affects F5 BIG-IPSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High · fixed in 21.0.0.2 : patch F5 BIG-IP soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 21.0.0.2, 17.5.1.6, 17.1.3.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade F5 BIG-IP to 21.0.0.2, 17.5.1.6 or 17.1.3.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| F5BIG-IP | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Restrict authenticated access to the iControl REST interface to trusted administrators only and consider additional network-level controls to limit exposure until a patch is available.
Description
CVE-2026-34176 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP appliances running in Appliance mode. It involves an authenticated remote OS command injection via an undisclosed iControl REST endpoint. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with high privileges to cross security boundaries, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality and integrity without impacting availability. The vulnerability affects specific versions including 21.0.0, 17.5.0, 17.1.0, and 16.