CVE-2026-40061: F5 BIG-IP · Command Injection
Affects F5 BIG-IPSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium · fixed in 21.0.0.1 : update F5 BIG-IP when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 14% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 21.0.0.1, 17.5.1.4, 17.1.3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/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 21.0.0.1, 17.5.1.4 or 17.1.3.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| F5BIG-IP | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, restrict Resource Administrator and Administrator role access to trusted personnel only and monitor for unusual activity related to iControl REST and tmsh commands. Follow F5's official advisories for updates.
Description
CVE-2026-40061 is a command injection vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP DNS when provisioned, affecting certain versions. It allows an authenticated user with Resource Administrator or Administrator roles to execute arbitrary system commands with elevated privileges. In Appliance mode deployments, exploitation can cross a security boundary. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating medium severity.