CVE-2026-41218
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2026-41218 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. When BIG-IP PEM iRules are configured on a virtual server (iRules using commands starting with CLASSIFICATION::, CLASSIFY::, PEM::, PSC::, and the urlcatquery command), undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When BIG-IP PEM iRules are configured on a virtual server (iRules using commands starting with CLASSIFICATION::, CLASSIFY::, PEM::, PSC::, and the urlcatquery command), undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) 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 Access Policy Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Automation Toolchain | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Automation Toolchain | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Carrier-Grade Nat | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Container Ingress Services | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Container Ingress Services | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ddos Hybrid Defender | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Ssl Orchestrator | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | >= 17.1.0, <= 17.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Websafe | >= 17.5.0, <= 17.5.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Web Application Firewall | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Visibility And Reporting | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Automation Toolchain | >= 16.1.0, <= 16.1.6 |
Showing 50 of 84 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000160875Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-41218?
When BIG-IP PEM iRules are configured on a virtual server (iRules using commands starting with CLASSIFICATION::, CLASSIFY::, PEM::, PSC::, and the urlcatquery command), undisclosed traffic can cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to terminate. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2026-41218?
CVE-2026-41218 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41218?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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