DE EN IT

~/exploited / cve-2026-94127

CVE-2026-94127: F5 BIG-IP APM

According to CISA this vulnerability is already used in attacks (added on 22 September 2026).

Key facts

CVECVE-2026-94127
VendorF5 — BIG-IP APM
VulnerabilityF5 BIG-IP APM Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Added22 September 2026
Deadline (US agencies)25 September 2026
Ransomware campaignsunknown

Description (CISA)

F5 BIG-IP APM contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability when access policy and an OAuth profile are configured on a virtual server. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform remote code execution.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

What admins should do now

  1. Affected? Check whether F5 BIG-IP APM is in use and which version runs (package manager, admin UI, --version).
  2. Apply the vendor patch or workaround as soon as it exists. If that is not possible right away: restrict outside access (firewall, VPN, reverse proxy).
  3. Review logs back to 22 September 2026: unusual logins, new files, unexpected processes, outbound connections.
  4. If you suspect a compromise: isolate the system, rotate credentials, check the last backup from before the incident.

The deadline applies to US federal agencies. It is still a useful yardstick for everyone: when a flaw is attacked in the wild, waiting is not an option.

Sources

New articles by e-mail

One e-mail per new article. No tracking, unsubscribe any time. As a thank-you after confirming: my “Server operations & patching” checklist (PDF).