CVE-2026-60005: NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_http_slice_module module

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CVE-2026-60005 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting nginx gateway fabric, nginx ingress controller, nginx instance manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-908
Published	2026-07-15
Last modified	2026-08-11

Publisher (CNA): F5 Networks · Vendor: f5

Last updated 2026-08-11 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-15 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-11 15:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

f5 nginx gateway fabric UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.3.0 and <= 1.6.2 · >= 2.0.0 and < 2.6.7

Fixed in: 2.6.7

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 2.6.7 (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.

f5 nginx ingress controller UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.5.0 and <= 3.7.2 · >= 5.0.0 and < 5.5.3 · >= 2026-lts-r1 and < 2026-lts-r4 · 4.0.0 · 4.0.1

Fixed in: 5.5.3, 2026-lts-r4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nginx-ingress-controller || rpm -q nginx-ingress-controller || nginx-ingress-controller --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nginx-ingress-controller

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nginx-ingress-controller

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 3.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nginx-ingress-controller sudo apt install nginx-ingress-controller=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold nginx-ingress-controller

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

dnf --showduplicates list nginx-ingress-controller sudo dnf downgrade nginx-ingress-controller-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nginx-ingress-controller

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.

f5 nginx instance manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.17.0 and < 2.22.2

Fixed in: 2.22.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.17.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nginx-instance-manager || rpm -q nginx-instance-manager || nginx-instance-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.22.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nginx-instance-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nginx-instance-manager

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 2.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nginx-instance-manager sudo apt install nginx-instance-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.17.0> sudo apt-mark hold nginx-instance-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list nginx-instance-manager sudo dnf downgrade nginx-instance-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.17.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nginx-instance-manager

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.

f5 nginx open source UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.30.0 and < 1.30.4 · 1.31.2

Fixed in: 1.30.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.30.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nginx-open-source || rpm -q nginx-open-source || nginx-open-source --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.30.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nginx-open-source

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nginx-open-source

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 1.30.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nginx-open-source sudo apt install nginx-open-source=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.30.0> sudo apt-mark hold nginx-open-source

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

dnf --showduplicates list nginx-open-source sudo dnf downgrade nginx-open-source-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.30.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nginx-open-source

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.

f5 nginx plus UPGRADE

Affected: >= 37.0.0.1 and < 37.0.3.1 · >= r33 and < r36 · r36 · r36 p1 · r36 p2 · r36 p3 · r36 p4 · r36 p5

Fixed in: 37.0.3.1, r36

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 37.0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nginx-plus || rpm -q nginx-plus || nginx-plus --version

2. UPGRADE to 37.0.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nginx-plus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nginx-plus

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 37.0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nginx-plus sudo apt install nginx-plus=<VERSION_BEFORE_37.0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold nginx-plus

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

dnf --showduplicates list nginx-plus sudo dnf downgrade nginx-plus-<VERSION_BEFORE_37.0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add nginx-plus

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.

f5 waf UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.11.0 and <= 4.16.0 · >= 5.2.0 and <= 5.8.0 · >= 5.9.0 and < 5.13.4

Fixed in: 5.13.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.11.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy waf || rpm -q waf || waf --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.13.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade waf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade waf

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 4.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison waf sudo apt install waf=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.11.0> sudo apt-mark hold waf

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

dnf --showduplicates list waf sudo dnf downgrade waf-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add waf

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-60005?

nginx gateway fabric: upgrade to 2.6.7; nginx ingress controller: upgrade to 5.5.3, 2026-lts-r4; nginx instance manager: upgrade to 2.22.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-60005 being exploited?

CVE-2026-60005 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-2026-60005 affect?

CVE-2026-60005 affects nginx gateway fabric, nginx ingress controller, nginx instance manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). 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 requ

How urgent is CVE-2026-60005?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

nginx vulnerabilities · F5 BIG-IP vulnerabilities

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