Vulnerability Description
NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_http_slice_module module. When the slice directive and unnamed regex captures are configured or when a background cache update happens, unauthenticated attackers can send requests that may cause uninitialized memory access in the NGINX worker process, leading to limited disclosure of memory or a restart. Impact: This vulnerability may allow remote, unauthenticated attackers to have limited control to disclose memory contents or restart the NGINX worker process. There is no control plane exposure; this is a data plane issue only. Note: The ngx_http_slice_module module is not enabled by default; it's enabled with the --with-http_slice_module configuration parameter. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Nginx Gateway Fabric | >= 1.3.0, <= 1.6.2 |
| F5 | Nginx Ingress Controller | >= 3.5.0, <= 3.7.2 |
| F5 | Nginx Instance Manager | >= 2.17.0, < 2.22.2 |
| F5 | Nginx Open Source | >= 1.30.0, < 1.30.4 |
| F5 | Nginx Plus | >= 37.0.0.1, < 37.0.3.1 |
| F5 | Waf | >= 4.11.0, <= 4.16.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000162100Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-60005?
CVE-2026-60005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_http_slice_module module. When the slice directive and unnamed regex captures are configured or when a background cache update happens,...
How severe is CVE-2026-60005?
CVE-2026-60005 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-60005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Nginx Gateway Fabric, F5 Nginx Ingress Controller, F5 Nginx Instance Manager, F5 Nginx Open Source, F5 Nginx Plus.