CVE-2026-32682: When NGINX Gateway Fabric is configured using GRPCRoutes, an authenticated, remote attacker with permission to

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-32682 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting nginx gateway fabric. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

When NGINX Gateway Fabric is configured using GRPCRoutes, an authenticated, remote attacker with permission to create or modify GRPCRoute resources can cause the NGINX Gateway Fabric control plane to terminate by sending undisclosed GRPCRoute configurations containing backendRef filters. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-129
Published	2026-06-17
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

2026-06-17 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

f5 nginx gateway fabric UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.3.0 and <= 1.6.2 · >= 2.0.0 and < 2.6.4

Fixed in: 2.6.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nginx-gateway-fabric || rpm -q nginx-gateway-fabric || nginx-gateway-fabric --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.6.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nginx-gateway-fabric

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nginx-gateway-fabric

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 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nginx-gateway-fabric sudo apt install nginx-gateway-fabric=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold nginx-gateway-fabric

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

dnf --showduplicates list nginx-gateway-fabric sudo dnf downgrade nginx-gateway-fabric-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nginx-gateway-fabric

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-2026-32682?

nginx gateway fabric: upgrade to 2.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-32682 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32682 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-2026-32682 affect?

CVE-2026-32682 affects nginx gateway fabric. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). When NGINX Gateway Fabric is configured using GRPCRoutes, an authenticated, remote attacker with permission to create or modify GRPCRoute resources can cause the NGINX Gateway Fabric control plane to terminate by sending undisclosed GRPCRou

How urgent is CVE-2026-32682?

Priority 33/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

nginx vulnerabilities · F5 BIG-IP vulnerabilities

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