Tag: web server security
3 articles
NGINX Vulnerability Exposes Servers to Remote Code Execution Risks
A critical nginx vulnerability, CVE-2026-42533, allows remote attackers to trigger a heap buffer overflow with crafted HTTP requests, putting servers at risk of remote code execution - and it's not just a Denial of Service (DoS) threat, even on default systems. This flaw in nginx's script engine can be exploited with a specially designed request, making it a serious concern for server administrators.
cPanel vulnerability exploited in wild, CISA warns
A critical cPanel vulnerability, CVE-2026-41940, with a near-perfect 9.8 CVSS score, is being exploited in the wild, putting roughly 1.5 million exposed instances at risk of being opened without a password. This flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication by cleverly manipulating the password field with hidden line breaks.
Nginx Flaw Exploited for Server Takeovers
A critical vulnerability in Nginx UI's Model Context Protocol (MCP) support is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to take over servers without any authentication. If your organization exposes Nginx UI with MCP support, your servers may be at risk of a full takeover.