CVE-2026-8711

High

Description

NGINX JavaScript has a vulnerability when the js_fetch_proxy directive is configured with at least one client-controlled NGINX variable (for example, $http_*, $arg_*, $cookie_*) and a location invoking the ngx.fetch() operation from NGINX JavaScript. An unauthenticated attacker 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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
ProductF5 Njs
PublishedMay 19, 2026
First seenMay 19, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-122CWE-122

How to fix

Update
  • f5 njs0.9.9 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
f5 njs0.9.4 ≤ v < 0.9.90.9.9

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