CVE-2026-52747 in ModSecurity
ModSecurity is an open source, cross platform web application firewall (WAF) engine for Apache, IIS and Nginx. Prior to 3.0.16, the multipart/form-data request body parser in libmodsecurity silently removes embedded line breaks from non-file form-field values before exporting...
Quick answer
OWASP ModSecurity should be reviewed and updated if it matches the affected versions. The recommended fix is to apply the vendor-supported patched version or the mitigation steps below, then retest the public website with Fixnx.
Who is affected
Affected versions
- ModSecurity <3.0.16
Fixed versions
- ModSecurity 3.0.16 or later
How to fix it
Update ModSecurity. The old WAF can miss payloads that rules should catch.
- Upgrade ModSecurity to ModSecurity 3.0.16 or later.
- Restart the web server or WAF service.
- Reload the active rule set.
- Watch logs for allowed and blocked requests.
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Verify the fix
- Confirm ModSecurity reports the fixed version.
- Scan again and confirm CVE-2026-52747 is gone.
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FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-52747?
OWASP ModSecurity versions listed as affected should be reviewed: ModSecurity <3.0.16.
What should I fix first?
Start with internet-facing sites, admin panels, login flows, plugins, themes, modules, packages, and systems that process user-controlled input or sensitive data.
How do I confirm the fix worked?
Apply the patched version or mitigation, clear caches where relevant, retest the affected workflow, and run a new Fixnx scan to verify public website exposure signals.
How are Fixnx security risk categories chosen?
Fixnx keeps one canonical risk page and assigns only broad, relevant categories such as ecosystem, technology area, or vulnerability class.