CVE-2026-27654
NGINX ngx_http_dav_module vulnerability
Description
NGINX Open Source and NGINX Plus have a vulnerability in the ngx_http_dav_module module that might allow an attacker to trigger a buffer overflow to the NGINX worker process; this vulnerability may result in termination of the NGINX worker process or modification of source or destination file names outside the document root. This issue affects NGINX Open Source and NGINX Plus when the configuration file uses DAV module MOVE or COPY methods, prefix location (nonregular expression location configuration), and alias directives. The integrity impact is constrained because the NGINX worker process user has low privileges and does not have access to the entire system. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
INFO
Published Date :
March 24, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 26, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NGINX Open Source or NGINX Plus to a patched version.
- Review DAV module usage in configuration.
- Remove DAV module if not needed.
- Limit DAV module access to specific locations.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-27654 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-27654.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000160382 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-27654 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-27654
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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NGINX `ngx_http_dav_module` Heap Buffer Overflow via `size_t` Underflow (Remote DoS / Potential RCE)
Python
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-27654 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Daily CyberSecurity
F5 Out-of-Band Security Alert: Multiple Vulnerabilities Unveiled in NGINX Plus and Open Source
In a significant out-of-band security notification released on March 24, 2026, F5 has disclosed several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities affecting both NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source. The ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-27654 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r32:p1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r32:p2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r33:p1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r33:p2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r34:p1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r32:p3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r33:p3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r34:p2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r36:p1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r33:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r34:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r35:p1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r36:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r36:p2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r32:p4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r35:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_open_source:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 0.5.13 up to (including) 0.9.7 *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_open_source:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.29.0 up to (excluding) 1.29.7 *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_open_source:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.0.0 up to (excluding) 1.28.3 Added Reference Type F5 Networks: https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000160382 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NGINX Open Source and NGINX Plus have a vulnerability in the ngx_http_dav_module module that might allow an attacker to trigger a buffer overflow to the NGINX worker process; this vulnerability may result in termination of the NGINX worker process or modification of source or destination file names outside the document root. This issue affects NGINX Open Source and NGINX Plus when the configuration file uses DAV module MOVE or COPY methods, prefix location (nonregular expression location configuration), and alias directives. The integrity impact is constrained because the NGINX worker process user has low privileges and does not have access to the entire system. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000160382