Unauthenticated Bootstrap Takeover in Nginx UI Web Interface - Nginx
CVE-2026-42222

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

0xjacky

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-42222?

The Nginx UI, a user interface for managing the Nginx web server, is affected by a vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform an unauthenticated bootstrap takeover during the initial installation phase. This vulnerability is triggered through a specific API endpoint exposed during installation, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive functionality. As of the latest information, no public patches have been released to address this issue.

Affected Version(s)

nginx-ui = 2.3.5

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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