CVE-2026-50892: n/a
Nginx Proxy Manager version 2.14.0 contains an incorrect access control vulnerability in the Let's Encrypt certificate download endpoint. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to retrieve TLS private key material by sending a crafted GET request. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive cryptographic keys. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-50892 describes an access control vulnerability in Nginx Proxy Manager v2.14.0's Let's Encrypt certificate download endpoint. Authenticated users can exploit this flaw to obtain TLS private keys via a specially crafted GET request. The vulnerability arises from improper authorization checks on the endpoint responsible for serving certificate material. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is available to confirm patch status or mitigation details.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid authentication can access TLS private key material, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of encrypted communications managed by the affected Nginx Proxy Manager instance. This exposure could allow further attacks such as man-in-the-middle or impersonation of the server.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the Nginx Proxy Manager interface to trusted users only and monitor for unusual access patterns to the certificate download endpoint.
CVE-2026-50892: n/a
Description
Nginx Proxy Manager version 2.14.0 contains an incorrect access control vulnerability in the Let's Encrypt certificate download endpoint. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to retrieve TLS private key material by sending a crafted GET request. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive cryptographic keys. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-50892 describes an access control vulnerability in Nginx Proxy Manager v2.14.0's Let's Encrypt certificate download endpoint. Authenticated users can exploit this flaw to obtain TLS private keys via a specially crafted GET request. The vulnerability arises from improper authorization checks on the endpoint responsible for serving certificate material. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is available to confirm patch status or mitigation details.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid authentication can access TLS private key material, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of encrypted communications managed by the affected Nginx Proxy Manager instance. This exposure could allow further attacks such as man-in-the-middle or impersonation of the server.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the Nginx Proxy Manager interface to trusted users only and monitor for unusual access patterns to the certificate download endpoint.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3052fb0b89be6888827cce
Added to database: 6/15/2026, 7:31:07 PM
Last enriched: 6/15/2026, 7:46:14 PM
Last updated: 6/16/2026, 5:29:08 AM
Views: 4
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