CVE-2026-97629
NGINX ngx_http_ssl_module vulnerability
Description
Description When NGINX Plus or NGINX Open Source is configured with ssl_session_cache shared:name:size without an explicit ssl_session_ticket_key file directives to automatically rotate SSL session ticket keys, a remote unauthenticated attacker is able to forge client SSL sessions in a non-deterministic manner that is beyond the attacker's control. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass verification of client certificates. Impact This vulnerability can lead to the exposure of resources or functionality to unintended actors, possibly providing attackers with access to sensitive information. There is no control plane exposure; this is a data plane issue only. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 14, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 9dacffd4-cb11-413f-8451-fbbfd4ddc0ab | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Configure 'ssl_session_ticket_key' directive with an explicit key file.
- Enable automatic rotation of SSL session ticket keys.
- Ensure NGINX is updated to a version that addresses this issue.
- Restart NGINX service after configuration changes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-97629.
| URL | Resource |
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| https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000162606 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Description When NGINX Plus or NGINX Open Source is configured with ssl_session_cache shared:name:size without an explicit ssl_session_ticket_key file directives to automatically rotate SSL session ticket keys, a remote unauthenticated attacker is able to forge client SSL sessions in a non-deterministic manner that is beyond the attacker's control. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass verification of client certificates. Impact This vulnerability can lead to the exposure of resources or functionality to unintended actors, possibly providing attackers with access to sensitive information. There is no control plane exposure; this is a data plane issue only. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/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:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-908 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97629.json">CVE-2026-97629</a> Added Reference https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000162606