CVE-2026-32682
CWE-129Published: June 17, 2026· Updated: Jun 18, 2026
Official Description
When NGINX Gateway Fabric is configured using GRPCRoutes, an authenticated, remote attacker with permission to create or modify GRPCRoute resources can cause the NGINX Gateway Fabric control plane to terminate by sending undisclosed GRPCRoute configurations containing backendRef filters.
Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-32682 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-32682 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts