What is CVE-2026-94127?
When a BIG-IP APM access policy and an OAuth profile are configured on a virtual server, specific malicious traffic can lead to remote code execution (RCE). This vulnerability is only present when BIG-IP APM is configured as an OAuth Authorization Server. Deployments using APM strictly as an OAuth Client / Resource Server (without OAuth authorization server profiles configured) are not affected by this vulnerability. Impact: This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform remote code execution. The BIG-IP system in Appliance mode is also vulnerable. This is a data plane issue; there is no control plane exposure. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Timeline
- 2026-09-22Published to the U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
- 2026-09-22Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog
- 2026-09-23NVD record last updated
- 2026-09-25CISA federal remediation deadline (BOD 22-01)
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
F5 BIG-IP APM Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Affected product
F5 BIG-IP APM
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for F5 BIG-IP APM as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
References
Referenced in our briefings & reports
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 3 of September 2026 (September 21 – 27)
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