nginx ignition has ParseAcceptLanguage `_` separator bypass that enables ~75x CPU amplification via Accept-Language ...

Date Sep 21, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Go ยท github.com/lucasdillmann/nginx-ignition
CVE CVE-2026-61629
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-61629

Summary

nginx ignition has ParseAcceptLanguage `_` separator bypass that enables ~75x CPU amplification via Accept-Language header in i18nMiddleware

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/lucasdillmann/nginx-ignition. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether github.com/lucasdillmann/nginx-ignition is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

Sources

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