CVE-2017-7529: Nginx versions since 0.5.6 up to and including 1.13.2 are vulnerable to integer overflow vulnerability in n...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older nginx versions can leak potentially sensitive information when handling specially crafted range requests. The issue affects nginx 0.5.6 through 1.13.2. The provided evidence does not show confirmed active exploitation, but internet-facing web servers on affected versions should be prioritized because nginx often fronts sensitive applications. Exposure is most likely on legacy internet-facing nginx deployments, embedded nginx bundles, or vendor packages that remained within versions 0.5.6 through 1.13.2. Systems using newer vendor-supported nginx packages are less likely exposed, but package backports require vendor advisory verification. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with priority for public web infrastructure. It is not presented as actively exploited in the provided evidence, but the potential sensitive information leak makes unsupported affected nginx versions unacceptable on exposed systems. Mitigation focus: Identify all nginx instances and package sources across production and staging.; Upgrade affected nginx deployments to vendor-supported versions outside the listed affected range.; Review nginx and operating-system vendor advisories for package-specific fixed builds or backports..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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