CVE-2026-41217
CWE-732Published: May 13, 2026· Updated: May 13, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability exists in an undisclosed BIG-IP TMOS Shell (tmsh) command that may allow an authenticated attacker with 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-41217 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.9.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-41217 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts