CVE-2026-63020
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BIG-IP Configuration Utility Error Message Spoofing

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-63020, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-02

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: F5 Networks

Description

A vulnerability exists in an undisclosed BIG-IP Configuration utility page that may allow an attacker to spoof error messages  Impact: An attacker may trick authenticated BIG-IP users into accessing malicious links and reflect a spoofed error message in the victim's BIG-IP Configuration utility web browser session. This is a control plane issue; there is no data plane exposure. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

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Published
2026-09-02
Last Modified
2026-09-15
Generated
2026-09-23
AI Q&A
2026-09-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-21
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 63 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_analytics From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_application_acceleration_manager From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_application_security_manager From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_automation_toolchain From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_carrier-grade_nat From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_container_ingress_services From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_domain_name_system From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_edge_gateway From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_fraud_protection_service From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_link_controller From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_local_traffic_manager From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_ssl_orchestrator From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_webaccelerator From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_websafe From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_global_traffic_manager From 17.5.0 (inc) to 17.5.1 (inc)
f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_analytics From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_application_acceleration_manager From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_application_security_manager From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_automation_toolchain From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_carrier-grade_nat From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_container_ingress_services From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_webaccelerator From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_websafe From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_ssl_orchestrator From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_local_traffic_manager From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_link_controller From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_global_traffic_manager From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_fraud_protection_service From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_edge_gateway From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_domain_name_system From 17.1.0 (inc) to 17.1.3 (inc)
f5 big-ip_access_policy_manager From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_advanced_web_application_firewall From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_analytics From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_application_acceleration_manager From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_application_security_manager From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_application_visibility_and_reporting From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_automation_toolchain From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_carrier-grade_nat From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_container_ingress_services From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_ddos_hybrid_defender From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_domain_name_system From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_edge_gateway From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_fraud_protection_service From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_global_traffic_manager From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_link_controller From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_local_traffic_manager From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_ssl_orchestrator From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_webaccelerator From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)
f5 big-ip_websafe From 21.0.0 (inc) to 21.1.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-451 The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in an undisclosed BIG-IP Configuration utility page. It may allow an attacker to spoof error messages, tricking authenticated users into accessing malicious links. The spoofed error message appears in the victim's BIG-IP Configuration utility web browser session.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves spoofed error messages in the BIG-IP Configuration utility. Detection may require monitoring web traffic to the utility for unusual error messages or links. Check BIG-IP logs for suspicious activity in authenticated sessions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to deceive users into clicking harmful links, potentially leading to further compromise of the BIG-IP system. However, it does not expose the data plane, meaning no direct data theft or system control is implied.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA as it only involves spoofing error messages in a control plane interface without exposing data plane information or sensitive data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update BIG-IP to the latest patched version immediately. Disable access to the vulnerable Configuration utility page if possible. Monitor network traffic for suspicious links or error message redirections targeting authenticated users.

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