CVE-2026-60062

Description

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.

How to fix CVE-2026-60062

To remediate CVE-2026-60062, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• —upgrade to 2.47.0 or later

Is CVE-2026-60062 being exploited?

Low — EPSS is 0.2%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.

Affected packages (1)

• >= 2.37.0, < 2.47.0

CVSS scores

References (2)

• WEBmy.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000161971
• WEBnvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60062