CVE-2026-40061
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Description
When BIG-IP DNS is provisioned, a vulnerability exists in an undisclosed iControl REST and BIG-IP TMOS Shell (tmsh) command that may allow an authenticated attacker with the Resource Administrator or Administrator role to execute arbitrary system commands with higher privileges. In Appliance mode deployments, a successful exploit can allow the attacker to cross a security boundary. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.5
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-05-13 16:16:42.283000
Last modified
2026-10-26 17:10:03.270000
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