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Full vulnerability report · 2026
CVE-2026-28753High confidence

NGINX ngx_mail_proxy_module vulnerability

F5 · NGINX Open Source

6.3MediumCVSS 4.0
Recommended action
Scheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Fix not verified
Distribution package intelligence

Ubuntu vendor package status

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1 package state
Repository candidate not checked

A published vendor fix does not prove that a matching update is enabled and installable on a particular asset. Confirm the local package candidate before scheduling remediation.

Ubuntu releaseSource packageVendor stateFixed versionEvidence
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSnoble · standard archivenginxVendor fix publishedCanonical reports that a fixed source package version has been published. Repository candidate availability is not checked by BlackTree.1.24.0-2ubuntu7.7Canonical record ↗Source updated 11 Sept 2026
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2026-14885

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionScheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Fix not verified
01

What, why and how

NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_mail_smtp_module module due to the improper handling of CRLF sequences in DNS responses. This allows an attacker-controlled DNS server to inject arbitrary headers into SMTP upstream requests, leading to potential request manipulation. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

What

NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_mail_smtp_module module due to the improper handling of CRLF sequences in DNS responses. This allows an attacker-controlled DNS server to inject arbitrary headers into SMTP upstream requests, leading to potential request manipulation. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Why

The product uses CRLF (carriage return line feeds) as a special element, e.g. to separate lines or records, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CRLF sequences from inputs.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

What

NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_mail_smtp_module module due to the improper handling of CRLF sequences in DNS responses. This allows an attacker-controlled DNS server to inject arbitrary headers into SMTP upstream requests, leading to potential request manipulation. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Why

The product uses CRLF (carriage return line feeds) as a special element, e.g. to separate lines or records, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CRLF sequences from inputs.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection') → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High: exploitation depends on specific conditions
Security boundary
Not a CVSS 4.0 base metric
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-93

CWE-93: Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection'). The product uses CRLF (carriage return line feeds) as a special element, e.g. to separate lines or records, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CRLF sequences from inputs.

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 4.0: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACHighAttack complexity: Successful exploitation depends on specific conditions outside the attacker's direct control.ATPresentAttack requirements: A particular deployment or execution condition must be present.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.VCNoneVulnerable-system confidentiality: No direct loss is represented by this metric.VILowVulnerable-system integrity: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.VANoneVulnerable-system availability: No direct loss is represented by this metric.SCNoneSubsequent-system confidentiality: No direct loss is represented by this metric.SINoneSubsequent-system integrity: No direct loss is represented by this metric.SANoneSubsequent-system availability: No direct loss is represented by this metric.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkUnauthenticatedCWE-93
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-2933Splunk SOAR: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Splunk SOAR ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen, um Informationen offenzulegen, um Dateien zu manipulieren, um einen SQL-Injection Angriff durchzuführen, um einen Cross-Site Scripting Angriff durchzuführen, und um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-0860NGINX und NGINX Plus: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in NGINX Plus und NGINX ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen, um Daten zu manipulieren, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen, und potenziell um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen.

Official advisory ↗
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20260325Security Bulletin 25 Mar 2026

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 25 Mar 2026, published on 25 March 2026. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2026-AVI-1056Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Splunk

d?id=CVE-2026-27651 Référence CVE CVE-2026-27654 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-27654 Référence CVE CVE-2026-27784 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-27784 Référence CVE CVE-2026-27959 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-27959 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28277 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28277 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28388 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28388 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28389 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28389 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28390 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28390 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28684 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28684 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28753 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28753 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28755 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28755 Référence CVE CVE-2026-29063 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-29063 Référence CVE CVE-2026-29181 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-29181 Référence CVE CVE-2026-2950 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-2950 Référence CVE CVE-2026-30922 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-30922 Référence CVE CVE-2026-31789 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31789 Référence CVE CVE-2026-31790 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31790 Référence CVE CVE-2026-31898 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CV

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2026-AVI-0376Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Microsoft

ulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-23390 du 26 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-23391 du 26 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-23392 du 26 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-23395 du 26 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-23396 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-23397 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-23398 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-27651 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-27654 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-27784 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-28753 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-28755 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-32647 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-32748 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-33515 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-33526 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-4645 du 27 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-33343 du 28 mars 2026 Bulletin de sécurité Microsoft CVE-2026-33413 du 28 mars 2026 Une gestion de version détaillée se trouve à la fin de ce document. Risque Non spécifié par l'éditeur Systèmes affectés azl3 etcd 3.5.21-1

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2026-AVI-0352Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits F5

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans les produits F5. Certaines d'entre elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire à distance, un déni de service à distance et une atteinte à la confidentialité des données.

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2026-009320F5 Networksのnginx open source等の複数製品におけるCRLF インジェクションの脆弱性

NGINX PlusおよびNGINXオープンソースのngx_mail_smtp_moduleモジュールには、DNS応答のCRLFシーケンスの不適切な処理に起因する脆弱性があります。この脆弱性により、攻撃者が制御するDNSサーバーがSMTPアップストリームリクエストに任意のヘッダーを注入し、リクエストを操作できる可能性があります。なお、技術サポート終了(EoTS)に達したソフトウェアバージョンについては評価されていません。

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Fix not verified
Affected
  • NGINX Open Source: 1.29.0 < 1.29.7, 0.6.27 < 1.28.3
  • NGINX Plus: R36 < R36 P3, R35 < R35 P2, R34 < *, R33 < *, R32 < R32 P5
Fixed
No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
Action
No verified patch reference is present in the current structured sources. Check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 24 Mar 2026 · Last source change 24 Mar 2026, 15:24 UTC · CWE-93 · Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection')

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2026-14885
Product sourceCNA
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD enriched

Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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No material field changes have been recorded since change tracking began. Routine source refreshes and cosmetic edits are intentionally excluded.

Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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