CVE-2026-42780: A directory traversal vulnerability exists in BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator that allows an authenticated attacker wi

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2026-42780 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting big-ip ssl orchestrator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator that allows an authenticated attacker with high privilege to overwrite, delete or corrupt arbitrary local files. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-05-13
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): F5 Networks · Vendor: f5

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-13 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 14:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

f5 big-ip ssl orchestrator UPGRADE

Affected: >= 17.1.0 and <= 17.1.3 · >= 17.5.0 and <= 17.5.1 · 21.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 17.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy big-ip-ssl-orchestrator || rpm -q big-ip-ssl-orchestrator || big-ip-ssl-orchestrator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 17.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade big-ip-ssl-orchestrator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade big-ip-ssl-orchestrator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 17.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison big-ip-ssl-orchestrator sudo apt install big-ip-ssl-orchestrator=<VERSION_BEFORE_17.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold big-ip-ssl-orchestrator

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list big-ip-ssl-orchestrator sudo dnf downgrade big-ip-ssl-orchestrator-<VERSION_BEFORE_17.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add big-ip-ssl-orchestrator

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-42780?

big-ip ssl orchestrator: upgrade to newer than 17.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42780 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42780 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-42780 affect?

CVE-2026-42780 affects big-ip ssl orchestrator. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). A directory traversal vulnerability exists in BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator that allows an authenticated attacker with high privilege to overwrite, delete or corrupt arbitrary local files. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Techni

How urgent is CVE-2026-42780?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

F5 BIG-IP vulnerabilities

References

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