Latest Vercel Next.js vulnerability: CVE-2025-55182 #

React disclosed a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in React Server Components that affects the React packages react-server-dom-webpack, react-server-dom-parcel, and react-server-dom-turbopack in versions 19.0.0 through 19.2.0, as well as frameworks that use them, such as Next.js. The upstream vulnerability has been designated CVE-2025-55182 and has been rated critical with a CVSS score of 10.0. Next.js also disclosed the downstream RCE vulnerability impacting applications using the App Router.

This flaw stems from an issue in how React decodes payloads sent to React Server Function endpoints (used by client components to call async functions on the server). Successful exploitation allows a remote, unauthenticated adversary to send a specially crafted request and subsequently execute arbitrary code on the server.

There is evidence that this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

    The following versions are affected

    • Next.js 14.3.x versions 14.3.0-canary.77 and greater
    • Next.js 15.0.x versions prior to 15.0.5
    • Next.js 15.1.x versions prior to 15.1.9
    • Next.js 15.2.x versions prior to 15.2.6
    • Next.js 15.3.x versions prior to 15.3.6
    • Next.js 15.4.x versions prior to 15.4.8
    • Next.js 15.5.x versions prior to 15.5.7
    • Next.js 16.0.x versions prior to 16.0.7

    What is Vercel Next.js? #

    Next.js, an open-source React framework by Vercel, provides structure, routing, and rendering solutions for building full-stack web applications.

    What is the impact? #

    Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities would allow an adversary to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable host, potentially leading to complete system compromise.

    Are updates or workarounds available? #

    Users are encouraged to update to the latest version as quickly as possible:

    • Next.js 15.0.x upgrade to version 15.0.5 or later
    • Next.js 15.1.x upgrade to version 15.1.9 or later
    • Next.js 15.2.x upgrade to version 15.2.6 or later
    • Next.js 15.3.x upgrade to version 15.3.6 or later
    • Next.js 15.4.x upgrade to version 15.4.8 or later
    • Next.js 15.5.x upgrade to version 15.5.7 or later
    • Next.js 16.0.x upgrade to version 16.0.7 or later

    Note: Users of Next.js 14.3.x experimental canary releases should downgrade specifically to version 14.3.0-canary.76 or a 14.x stable release.

    How to find potentially vulnerable systems with runZero #

    From the Software Inventory, use the following query to locate potentially impacted assets:

    (vendor:=Zeit OR vendor:=Vercel) AND (product:=Next.Js OR product:=Next.js)

    Written by Matthew Kienow

    Matthew Kienow is a software engineer and security researcher. Matthew previously worked on the Recog recognition framework, AttackerKB as well as Metasploit's MSF 5 APIs. He has also designed, built, and successfully deployed many secure software solutions; however, often he enjoys breaking them instead. He has presented his research at various security conferences including DerbyCon, Hack In Paris, and CarolinaCon. His research has been cited by CSO, Threatpost and SC Magazine.

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