Description
Nginx UI is a web user interface for the Nginx web server. Prior to version 2.3.5, all WebSocket endpoints in nginx-ui use a gorilla/websocket Upgrader with CheckOrigin unconditionally returning true, allowing Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking (CSWSH). Combined with the fact that authentication tokens are stored in browser cookies (set via JavaScript without HttpOnly or explicit SameSite attributes), a malicious webpage can establish authenticated WebSocket connections to the nginx-ui instance when a logged-in administrator visits the attacker-controlled page. Version 2.3.5 patches the issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 0xJacky | nginx-ui | < 2.3.5 |
References
- https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/releases/tag/v2.3.5Product, Release Notes
- https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-78mf-482w-62qjExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 20, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 26, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed