CVE-2021-22986
CISA KEVPublished November 3, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026
high
Official Description+
F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the iControl REST interface that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to execute system commands, create or delete files, and disable services.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| F5 | BIG-IP and BIG-IQ Centralized Management |
Patch Status
Patch by 2021-11-17
Recommended Actions
- Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
- Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
- This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
- Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-22986.