F5-K000160368: Low severity F5 NGINX Plus vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2026
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Updated

NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngxstreamsslmodule module due to the improper handling of revoked certificates when configured with the sslverifyclient on and sslocsp on directives, allowing the TLS handshake to succeed even after an OCSP check identifies the certificate as revoked.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
F5 NGINX Plus=33
36
F5 NGINX Open Source>=1.27.2<=1.29.6
1.29.71.28.3
F5 NGINX Open Source>=0.5.13<=0.9.7

Event History

Mar 24, 2026
Advisory Published
via F5·01:32 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·01:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000160368?

The severity of F5-K000160368 is classified as critical due to improper handling of revoked certificates.

2

How do I fix F5-K000160368?

To fix F5-K000160368, update NGINX Plus to version 33 or NGINX Open Source to the latest versions above the specified vulnerable ranges.

3

What components are affected by F5-K000160368?

F5-K000160368 affects the ngx_stream_ssl_module in both NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source.

4

What is the impact of F5-K000160368?

The impact of F5-K000160368 allows the TLS handshake to succeed even when a certificate is revoked, potentially compromising security.

5

Is my system vulnerable if using older versions of NGINX?

Yes, systems using NGINX Plus version lower than 33 or NGINX Open Source versions within the specified vulnerable ranges are at risk due to F5-K000160368.

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