CVE-2026-32682: NGINX Gateway Fabric vulnerability

Published Jun 17, 2026
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Updated

When NGINX Gateway Fabric is configured using GRPCRoutes, an authenticated, remote attacker with permission to create or modify GRPCRoute resources can cause the NGINX Gateway Fabric control plane to terminate by sending undisclosed GRPCRoute configurations containing backendRef filters.

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

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nginx NGINX Gateway Fabric
F5 NGINX Gateway Fabric>=1.3.0<=1.6.2
F5 NGINX Gateway Fabric>=2.0.0<2.6.4

Event History

Jun 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32682?

CVE-2026-32682 has a medium severity rating of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32682?

To mitigate CVE-2026-32682, ensure proper access controls are enforced on GRPCRoutes and limit permissions to create or modify resources.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-32682 have on NGINX Gateway Fabric?

CVE-2026-32682 allows an authenticated remote attacker to terminate the NGINX Gateway Fabric control plane.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-32682?

Users of NGINX Gateway Fabric who allow the creation or modification of GRPCRoute resources are at risk from CVE-2026-32682.

5

What specific configurations are involved in CVE-2026-32682?

CVE-2026-32682 involves the use of GRPCRoute configurations containing backendRef filters.

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