HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-42409
HIGH

CVE-2026-42409

CWE-476Published: May 13, 2026· Updated: May 13, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:24.2th

Official Description

When an HTTP/2 profile and an iRule containing the HTTP::redirect or HTTP::respond command are configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) process to terminate.  Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-42409 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-42409
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.08%
PublishedMay 13, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-476)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-42409 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.