CVE-2026-84360
Nginx UI: OTP secure-session step-up can be bypassed via MCP configuration tools
Description
Nginx UI is a web user interface for the Nginx web server. Prior to 2.4.1, the HTTP configuration mutation routes require RequireSecureSession, but /mcp and /mcp_message require only ordinary authentication before exposing nginx_config_add and nginx_config_modify. An OTP-enabled user with a normal JWT but no valid X-Secure-Session-ID can therefore create or modify Nginx configuration and trigger reload behavior through MCP, bypassing the intended step-up control. This issue is fixed in version 2.4.1.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 12, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 12, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nginx UI to version 2.4.1 or later.
- Ensure proper session management for all configuration routes.
- Enforce step-up authentication for sensitive operations.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Nginx UI is a web user interface for the Nginx web server. Prior to 2.4.1, the HTTP configuration mutation routes require RequireSecureSession, but /mcp and /mcp_message require only ordinary authentication before exposing nginx_config_add and nginx_config_modify. An OTP-enabled user with a normal JWT but no valid X-Secure-Session-ID can therefore create or modify Nginx configuration and trigger reload behavior through MCP, bypassing the intended step-up control. This issue is fixed in version 2.4.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-288 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/84xxx/CVE-2026-84360.json">CVE-2026-84360</a> Added Reference https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/commit/23d1934099b05b2a01589b48129dc3d3159d91c2 Added Reference https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/releases/tag/v2.4.1 Added Reference https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-vc32-4gwf-77xp