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ALPINE-CVE-2026-9256

Type: advisorySource: OSV1 source record

NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source have a vulnerability in the ngx_http_rewrite_module module. This vulnerability exists when a rewrite directive uses a regex pattern with distinct, overlapping Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) captures (for example, ^/((.*))$) and a replacement string that references multiple such captures (for example, $1$2) in a redirect or arguments context. An unauthenticated attacker along with conditions beyond their control 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.

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ALPINE-CVE-2026-9256

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Security context

Source reference: osv:ALPINE-CVE-2026-9256

nginx

Source reference: /affected/0/package/name

Affected versions
Not stated in this record
Fixed versions
1.26.3-r1

Source reference: /affected/0/ranges

Prerequisites
Not stated in this record

nginx

Source reference: /affected/1/package/name

Affected versions
Not stated in this record
Fixed versions
1.28.3-r2

Source reference: /affected/1/ranges

Prerequisites
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nginx

Source reference: /affected/2/package/name

Affected versions
Not stated in this record
Fixed versions
1.28.3-r2

Source reference: /affected/2/ranges

Prerequisites
Not stated in this record

nginx

Source reference: /affected/3/package/name

Affected versions
Not stated in this record
Fixed versions
1.30.2-r0

Source reference: /affected/3/ranges

Prerequisites
Not stated in this record

Structured affected-version data

Original package identities and version rules from this source.

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