CVE-2026-22549: f5 big-ip_container_ingress_services Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVSS: 6.9v4.0MediumAnalyzed
Published 04-02-2026Last modified 04-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-22549 is a medium (CVSS 6.9) Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in f5 big-ip_container_ingress_services. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.9/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.36%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-02-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability exists in F5 BIG-IP Container Ingress Services that may allow excessive permissions to read cluster secrets. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.9MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Medium 4.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.36%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
28%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.32% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.36%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F52 products
- big-ip_container_ingress_services≥ 1.0.0, ≤ 1.14.0 | ≥ 2.0.0, < 2.2.0.2
- f5 big-ip container ingress services≥ 2.0.0, < 2.20.2 | ≥ 1.0.0 (No fix recorded)
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000157960Vendor Advisory