CVE-2026-42946
NGINX ngx_http_scgi_module and ngx_http_uwsgi_module vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability exists in the ngx_http_scgi_module and ngx_http_uwsgi_module modules that may result in excessive memory allocation or an over-read of data. When scgi_pass or uwsgi_pass is configured, an unauthenticated attacker with man-in-the-middle (MITM) ability to control responses from an upstream server may be able to read the memory of the NGINX worker process or restart it. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
NGINX Inc.
commercial·USaka nginx, nginx plus, njs
F5
commercial·US
ООО "Веб-Сервер"
commercial·RUaka angie adc, angie pro, angie
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
АО «ИВК»
commercial·RUaka ivk
and 4 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
References
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000161027
my.f5.com
https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000161027
my.f5.com
https://angie.software/angie/docs/pro_changes/
angie.software
and 4 more references View all →
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