CVE-2026-42222

8.1 HIGH
Published: May 04, 2026 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Nginx UI is a web user interface for the Nginx web server. In version 2.3.5, an unauthenticated bootstrap takeover exists in nginx-ui during the initial installation window exposed by POST /api/install. At time of publication no public patches are available.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-mxqh-q9h6-v8pq
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-mxqh-q9h6-v8pq
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
26th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

nginxui