Vulnerability Description
When NGINX Plus or NGINX Open Source are configured to use the HTTP/3 QUIC module, an attacker may be able to spoof their source IP address allowing for bypass of authorization or bypass of rate limiting. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Dos | >= 4.3.0, <= 4.7.0 |
| F5 | Nginx Gateway Fabric | >= 1.3.0, <= 1.6.2 |
| F5 | Nginx Ingress Controller | >= 3.5.0, <= 3.7.2 |
| F5 | Nginx Instance Manager | >= 2.16.0, <= 2.22.0 |
| F5 | Nginx Open Source | >= 1.25.0, <= 1.30.0 |
| F5 | Nginx Plus | >= r32, <= r36 |
| F5 | Waf | >= 4.9.0, <= 4.16.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000161068Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-40460?
CVE-2026-40460 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). When NGINX Plus or NGINX Open Source are configured to use the HTTP/3 QUIC module, an attacker may be able to spoof their source IP address allowing for bypass of authorization or bypass of rate limit...
How severe is CVE-2026-40460?
CVE-2026-40460 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40460?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Dos, F5 Nginx Gateway Fabric, F5 Nginx Ingress Controller, F5 Nginx Instance Manager, F5 Nginx Open Source.