CVE-2026-33026
nginx-ui Backup Restore Allows Tampering with Encrypted Backups
Description
Nginx UI is a web user interface for the Nginx web server. Prior to version 2.3.4, the nginx-ui backup restore mechanism allows attackers to tamper with encrypted backup archives and inject malicious configuration during restoration. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.4.
INFO
Published Date :
March 30, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 30, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nginx UI to version 2.3.4.
- Restore from trusted backups only.
- Verify restored configuration integrity.
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-2026-33026.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/releases/tag/v2.3.4 | |
| https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-fhh2-gg7w-gwpq |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Nginx UI is a web user interface for the Nginx web server. Prior to version 2.3.4, the nginx-ui backup restore mechanism allows attackers to tamper with encrypted backup archives and inject malicious configuration during restoration. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.4. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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 CWE CWE-347 Added CWE CWE-312 Added CWE CWE-354 Added Reference https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/releases/tag/v2.3.4 Added Reference https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-fhh2-gg7w-gwpq