CVE-2026-32643
published 2026-05-13CVE-2026-32643: A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Certificate Manager role can modify…
PriorityP353high8.7CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRHUINSCCHIHAN
EPSS
0.16%
5.2th percentile
A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Certificate Manager role can modify configuration objects that allow running arbitrary commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Affected
91 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | big-ip | >= 16.1.0 < * | * |
| f5 | big-ip | >= 17.1.0 < 17.1.3.2 | 17.1.3.2 |
| f5 | big-ip | >= 17.5.0 < 17.5.1.6 | 17.5.1.6 |
| f5 | big-ip | >= 21.0.0 < 21.0.0.2 | 21.0.0.2 |
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | — | — |
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 16.1.0 – 16.1.6 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 17.1.0 – 17.1.3 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_access_policy_manager | 17.5.0 – 17.5.1 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | — | — |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | 16.1.0 – 16.1.6 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | 17.1.0 – 17.1.3 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager | 17.5.0 – 17.5.1 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | — | — |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | 16.1.0 – 16.1.6 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | 17.1.0 – 17.1.3 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall | 17.5.0 – 17.5.1 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics | — | — |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics | 16.1.0 – 16.1.6 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics | 17.1.0 – 17.1.3 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_analytics | 17.5.0 – 17.5.1 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | — | — |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | 16.1.0 – 16.1.6 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | 17.1.0 – 17.1.3 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_application_acceleration_manager | 17.5.0 – 17.5.1 | — |
| f5 | big-ip_application_security_manager | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.7HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
nvdv4.08.5HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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VulDB
F5 BIG-IP/BIG-IQ prior 17.1.3.2/17.5.1.6/21.0.0.2 unnecessary privileges (K000160972 / Nessus ID 316094)
vuldb·2026-05-25·CVSS 8.5
CVE-2026-32643 [HIGH] F5 BIG-IP/BIG-IQ prior 17.1.3.2/17.5.1.6/21.0.0.2 unnecessary privileges (K000160972 / Nessus ID 316094)
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in execution with unnecessary privileges.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-32643. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
You should upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-frv4-jxq5-mpjm: A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Certificate Manager role can m
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-05-13
CVE-2026-32643 [HIGH] CWE-250 GHSA-frv4-jxq5-mpjm: A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Certificate Manager role can m
A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Certificate Manager role can modify configuration objects that allow running arbitrary commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
F5
CVE-2026-32643: A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least t...
vendor_f5·2026-05-13·CVSS 8.5
CVE-2026-32643 [HIGH] CWE-250 CVE-2026-32643: A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least t...
CVE-2026-32643: A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least t...
A vulnerability exists in BIG-IP and BIG-IQ systems where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Certificate Manager role can modify configuration objects that allow running arbitrary commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Affected Products: BIG-IQ
F5 Advisory Articles: K000160972
F5 References: https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000160972
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-05-13
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