CVE-2025-14727: NGINX Ingress Controller vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability exists in NGINX Ingress Controller's nginx.org/rewrite-target annotation validation.

Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Other sources

A vulnerability exists in the NGINX Ingress Controller nginx.org/rewrite-target annotation validation.

F5

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller=5.3.0
5.3.1
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller=5.3.0

Event History

Dec 17, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·02:56 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·02:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-14727?

CVE-2025-14727 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential impact on the NGINX Ingress Controller.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-14727?

To mitigate CVE-2025-14727, upgrade your NGINX Ingress Controller to version 5.3.1 or higher where the validation issue is resolved.

3

Which versions of NGINX Ingress Controller are affected by CVE-2025-14727?

CVE-2025-14727 affects NGINX Ingress Controller versions up to and including 5.3.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-14727?

CVE-2025-14727 is a validation vulnerability related to the nginx.org/rewrite-target annotation in NGINX Ingress Controller.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-14727?

Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2025-14727 is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of the software rather than relying on a workaround.

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