CVE-2026-39459

Description

A vulnerability exists in iControl REST and the TMOS Shell (tmsh) where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Manager role can create configuration objects that allow running arbitrary commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0009

Probability of exploitation

0.25%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-272 CWE-272

References

Other References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000160863

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-39459? +

A vulnerability exists in iControl REST and the TMOS Shell (tmsh) where a highly privileged, authenticated attacker with at least the Manager role can create configuration objects that allow running arbitrary commands. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-39459? +

CVE-2026-39459 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0009, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-39459? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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