# CVE-2026-42946

> 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.

- **CVSS:** 6.5 (MEDIUM)
- **EPSS:** 0.1%
- **CWE:** CWE-789, CWE-823

Canonical: https://intel.threadlinqs.com/cve/CVE-2026-42946
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