NGINX
CVE-2026-60062: NGINX Agent Vulnerability
The NGINX Agent config_dirs directive allows a low-privileged attacker to gain limited read and write access to files outside of the designated secure directory.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| NGINX Agent 3.0 | Not affected |
| NGINX Agent 2.0 | 2.47.0 or later |
| NGINX Instance Manager 2.22 | 2.22.2 or later |
| NGINX Instance Manager 2.17 | * or later |
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What it is
The NGINX Agent config_dirs directive allows a low-privileged attacker to gain limited read and write access to files outside of the designated secure directory. The config_dirs directive required for this issue can also be configured through NGINX Instance Manager. A successful exploit may allow an attacker to cross a security boundary.
Impact: A remotely authenticated low-privileged attacker could gain limited read and write access outside of the list of directories specified in the NGINX Agent configuration.
Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 12 Oct 2026.