CVE-2026-22548
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CVE-2026-22548 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. When a BIG-IP Advanced WAF or ASM security policy is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests along with conditions beyond the attacker's control can cause the bd process to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When a BIG-IP Advanced WAF or ASM security policy is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests along with conditions beyond the attacker's control can cause the bd process to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 17.1.0, < 17.1.3 |
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000158072Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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