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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Dos | >= 4.3.0, <= 4.7.0 |
| F5 | Nginx Gateway Fabric | >= 1.3.0, <= 1.6.2 |
| F5 | Nginx Ingress Controller | >= 3.5.0, <= 3.7.2 |
| F5 | Nginx Instance Manager | >= 2.16.0, <= 2.22.0 |
| F5 | Nginx Open Source | >= 0.8.42, <= 0.9.7 |
| F5 | Nginx Plus | >= r32, <= r36 |
| F5 | Waf | >= 4.9.0, <= 4.16.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000161027MitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42946?
CVE-2026-42946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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,...
How severe is CVE-2026-42946?
CVE-2026-42946 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42946?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Dos, F5 Nginx Gateway Fabric, F5 Nginx Ingress Controller, F5 Nginx Instance Manager, F5 Nginx Open Source.