NGINX Agent config_dirs Path Traversal RCE via Low-Priv Priv Esc
CVE-2026-60062 Published on July 15, 2026
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. 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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-60062 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-60062 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-60062
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Affected Versions
F5 NGINX Agent:- Version 3.0.0 and below * is unaffected.
- Version 2.0.0 and below 2.47.0 is affected.
- Version 2.22.0 and below 2.22.2 is affected.
- Version 2.17.1 and below * is affected.