CVE-2026-9256
NGINX ngx_http_rewrite_module vulnerability
- Published
- May 22, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 25, 2026
- Assigning CNA
- f5
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 4.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:XModerate · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 95.7%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_http_rewrite_module module. This vulnerability exists when a rewrite directive uses a regex pattern with distinct, overlapping Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) captures (for example, ^/((.*))$) and a replacement string that references multiple such captures (for example, $1$2) in a redirect or arguments context. An unauthenticated attacker along with conditions beyond their control can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests. This may cause a heap buffer overflow in the NGINX worker process leading to a restart. Additionally, attackers can execute code on systems with Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) disabled or when the attacker can bypass ASLR. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Sources
3CVE-2026-9256 Nginx heap buffer overflow POC
Demonstrates CVE-2026-9256 heap buffer overflow in nginx's ngx_http_rewrite_module with PoC scripts for heap/libc leaks and worker crash.
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