CVE-2026-42930: Authentication Bypass in F5 BIG-IP
प्लेटफ़ॉर्म
linux
घटक
bigip
में ठीक किया गया
21.0.0.2
CVE-2026-42930 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP when operating in Appliance mode. An authenticated administrator with the 'Administrator' role can circumvent restrictions, allowing them to perform actions they shouldn't be able to. This vulnerability impacts versions 16.1.0 through 21.0.0.2; a fix is available in version 21.0.0.2.
प्रभाव और हमले की स्थितियाँअनुवाद हो रहा है…
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-42930 allows an authenticated administrator to bypass Appliance mode restrictions within the F5 BIG-IP system. This effectively grants them elevated privileges and the ability to modify configurations or access sensitive data beyond their intended scope. The attacker could potentially gain full control of the BIG-IP system, leading to data breaches, service disruption, or further compromise of the network. The blast radius extends to any systems or services relying on the BIG-IP for load balancing, security, or application delivery.
शोषण संदर्भअनुवाद हो रहा है…
CVE-2026-42930 was published on May 13, 2026. Severity is rated HIGH with a CVSS score of 8.7. Public proof-of-concept (POC) code is currently unavailable. The vulnerability is not listed on CISA KEV as of this writing. Exploitation probability is considered medium, given the requirement for authenticated access but the potential for significant impact.
खतरा खुफिया
एक्सप्लॉइट स्थिति
CISA SSVC
CVSS वेक्टर
इन मेट्रिक्स का क्या मतलब है?
- Attack Vector
- नेटवर्क — इंटरनेट के माध्यम से दूरस्थ रूप से शोषण योग्य। कोई भौतिक या स्थानीय पहुंच आवश्यक नहीं।
- Attack Complexity
- निम्न — कोई विशेष शर्त नहीं। विश्वसनीय रूप से शोषण योग्य।
- Privileges Required
- उच्च — व्यवस्थापक या विशेषाधिकार प्राप्त खाते की आवश्यकता।
- User Interaction
- कोई नहीं — स्वचालित और मूक हमला। पीड़ित कुछ नहीं करता।
- Scope
- बदला हुआ — हमला कमज़ोर घटक से परे अन्य प्रणालियों तक फैल सकता है।
- Confidentiality
- उच्च — पूर्ण गोपनीयता हानि। हमलावर सभी डेटा पढ़ सकता है।
- Integrity
- उच्च — हमलावर कोई भी डेटा लिख, बदल या हटा सकता है।
- Availability
- कोई नहीं — उपलब्धता पर कोई प्रभाव नहीं।
प्रभावित सॉफ्टवेयर
कमजोरी वर्गीकरण (CWE)
समयरेखा
- आरक्षित
- प्रकाशित
शमन और वर्कअराउंडअनुवाद हो रहा है…
The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-42930 is to upgrade to F5 BIG-IP version 21.0.0.2 or later, which contains the fix. If immediate upgrade is not possible, consider implementing stricter role-based access controls within BIG-IP to limit the privileges of the 'Administrator' role. Review existing configurations to identify any potential misconfigurations that could exacerbate the impact of this vulnerability. Monitor BIG-IP logs for any suspicious activity related to administrator accounts. After upgrade, confirm the fix by verifying that Appliance mode restrictions are properly enforced for the 'Administrator' role.
कैसे ठीक करेंअनुवाद हो रहा है…
Actualice su sistema BIG-IP a una versión corregida. F5 ha publicado parches para abordar esta vulnerabilidad. Consulte la nota de seguridad K000160876 en el sitio web de F5 para obtener instrucciones detalladas sobre cómo aplicar las actualizaciones.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवालअनुवाद हो रहा है…
What is CVE-2026-42930 — Authentication Bypass in F5 BIG-IP?
CVE-2026-42930 is a HIGH severity vulnerability affecting F5 BIG-IP versions 16.1.0–21.0.0.2. It allows an authenticated administrator to bypass Appliance mode restrictions, potentially granting unauthorized access.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-42930 in F5 BIG-IP?
If you are running F5 BIG-IP in Appliance mode and are using versions 16.1.0 through 21.0.0.2, you are potentially affected by this vulnerability. Check your version immediately.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42930 in F5 BIG-IP?
Upgrade to F5 BIG-IP version 21.0.0.2 or later to resolve this vulnerability. If immediate upgrade isn't possible, implement stricter role-based access controls.
Is CVE-2026-42930 being actively exploited?
As of the current date, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2026-42930 in the wild, but the potential for exploitation exists.
Where can I find the official F5 advisory for CVE-2026-42930?
Refer to the official F5 security advisory for CVE-2026-42930 on the F5 website: [https://www.f5.com/security/center/advisory/f5-security-advisory-42930](https://www.f5.com/security/center/advisory/f5-security-advisory-42930)
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