CVE-2026-27944
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CVE-2026-27944 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Nginx UI is a web user interface for the Nginx web server. Prior to version 2.3.3, the /api/backup endpoint is accessible without authentication and discloses the encryption keys required to decrypt the backup in the X-Backup-Security response header. EPSS estimates a 22.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nginx UI is a web user interface for the Nginx web server. Prior to version 2.3.3, the /api/backup endpoint is accessible without authentication and discloses the encryption keys required to decrypt the backup in the X-Backup-Security response header. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to download a full system backup containing sensitive data (user credentials, session tokens, SSL private keys, Nginx configurations) and decrypt it immediately. This issue has been patched in version 2.3.3.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nginxui | Nginx Ui | < 2.3.3 |
References
- https://github.com/0xJacky/nginx-ui/security/advisories/GHSA-g9w5-qffc-6762Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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