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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 install…
Published:
3 mei 2026 om 22:00:00
Alert date:
4 mei 2026 om 22:01:23
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Web Technologies
Nginx UI version 2.3.5 contains an unauthenticated bootstrap takeover vulnerability during initial installation. The vulnerability is exposed through the POST /api/install endpoint during the installation window. Attackers can exploit this flaw without authentication to take over the bootstrap process. No public patches are currently available for this vulnerability. The issue affects the web user interface for the Nginx web server.
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Affected products:
Nginx UI
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42222
https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-mxqh-q9h6-v8pq
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