CVE-2026-32682
NGINX Gateway Fabric vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 17, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 2, 2026, 8:03 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NGINX Gateway Fabric to a patched version.
- Apply configuration changes as per vendor advisory.
- Review and validate GRPCRoute resource configurations.
- Restrict creation/modification of GRPCRoute resources.
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-2026-32682.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000161786 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_gateway_fabric:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.3.0 up to (including) 1.6.2 *cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_gateway_fabric:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.0 up to (excluding) 2.6.4 Added Reference Type F5 Networks: https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000161786 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-32682', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-18T12:57:19.705230Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'F5', 'modules': ['GRPCRoutes'], 'product': 'NGINX Gateway Fabric', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.3.0', 'lessThan': '2.6.4', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-129 Added Reference https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000161786