CVE-2026-40698

HighCVSS 8.7/10Last modified Jun 29, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.7/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 13, 2026
Last modified
Jun 29, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2026-40698: High severity, CVSS 8.7 | Vulnix