CVE-2026-84317 Details
Description
Nginx UI is a web user interface for the Nginx web server. Prior to 2.4.1, internal/config/validation.go (ValidateConfigFile) is a security control that blocks dangerous nginx directives — js_*, perl_*, load_module of the njs/perl modules, and user root. It is enforced on three of the four config-write paths: api/config/add.go, api/config/modify.go, and mcp/config/config_modify.go. The fourth path — the MCP tool nginx_config_add (mcp/config/config_add.go) — does NOT call it: it writes the caller-supplied content straight to disk and reloads nginx. An authenticated MCP caller (or an MCP agent induced via prompt injection) can therefore inject exactly the directives the control is meant to block, leading to nginx code execution on deployments where the njs/perl module is available (e.g. the official Docker image). This issue is fixed in version 2.4.1.
A vulnerability in Nginx UI versions prior to 2.4.1 allows for directive injection that can lead to remote code execution. The issue arises in the MCP tool 'nginx_config_add', which bypasses security controls that normally block dangerous Nginx directives. This vulnerability is present in the official Docker image, where the NJS module is available, and can be exploited by an authenticated MCP caller or an induced MCP agent.
Users can update to Nginx UI version 2.4.1, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Assessed Oct 12, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-76pm-mq2q-9gcr | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/commit/23d1934099b05b2a01589b48129dc3d3159d91c2 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/releases/tag/v2.4.1 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-76pm-mq2q-9gcr | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitTechnical AnalysisVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| 0xJacky Nginx UI | <= 2.3.11 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |