F5 NGINX Open Source/NGINX Plus ngx_stream_ssl_module authorization

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 5.6 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in F5 NGINX Open Source and NGINX Plus. Impacted is the function ngx_stream_ssl_module. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-28755. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in F5 NGINX Open Source and NGINX Plus (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ngx_stream_ssl_module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_stream_ssl_module module due to the improper handling of revoked certificates when configured with the ssl_verify_client on and ssl_ocsp on directives, allowing the TLS handshake to succeed even after an OCSP check identifies the certificate as revoked. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
The advisory is available at my.f5.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-28755 since 03/18/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/28/2026).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://f5.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
NVD Base Score: 5.4
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CNA Base Score: 5.4
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: AuthorizationCWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Timeline
03/18/2026 CVE reserved03/24/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/24/2026 VulDB entry created
03/28/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: f5.comAdvisory: K000160368
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-28755 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-28755
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352786
Entry
Created: 03/24/2026 16:08Updated: 03/28/2026 20:34
Changes: 03/24/2026 16:08 (74), 03/28/2026 20:34 (12)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:620:103
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