CVE-2025-23419

TLS Session Resumption Vulnerability

Description

When multiple server blocks are configured to share the same IP address and port, an attacker can use session resumption to bypass client certificate authentication requirements on these servers. This vulnerability arises when TLS Session Tickets https://nginx.org/en/docs/http/ngx_http_ssl_module.html#ssl_session_ticket_key are used and/or the SSL session cache https://nginx.org/en/docs/http/ngx_http_ssl_module.html#ssl_session_cache are used in the default server and the default server is performing client certificate authentication.   Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: F5 NGINX Open Source
Affected: F5 NGINX Plus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23419?
CVE-2025-23419 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-23419?
To fix CVE-2025-23419, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-23419 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-23419 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-23419?
CVE-2025-23419 affects F5 NGINX Open Source, F5 NGINX Plus.
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