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Next.js Security Release Addresses Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Next.js Security Release Addresses Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

First seen 27 Aug 2026, 16:29 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •August 28, 2026 at 16:20 UTC
  • •Two critical vulnerabilities in Next.js allow remote code execution.
  • •Vercel's managed services are not affected; self-hosted applications must upgrade.
  • •Immediate action is required for Windows-hosted applications using specific routers.

Vercel disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in Next.js affecting applications using the AVIF image format and Windows servers. The first vulnerability, tracked as GHSA-2xp9-vwfh-vxw4, allows unauthenticated remote code execution via crafted AVIF inputs processed by the libheif library. The second vulnerability, CVE-2026-75604, affects Windows-hosted applications using the Pages Router and App Router without Cache Components, also enabling unauthenticated remote code execution. Vercel has patched these vulnerabilities in versions 16.3.3 and 15.5.24, and applications hosted on Vercel are not affected. Immediate upgrades are recommended for self-hosted applications, as no workarounds are available for the Windows vulnerability. The vulnerabilities were responsibly disclosed by security researchers, and Vercel has implemented protections to mitigate the risks.

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Timeline

2026-08-25
Next.js security release announced
Vercel announced an upcoming security release after identifying critical vulnerabilities in upstream dependencies.
Nextjs
2026-08-26
Cloudflare releases emergency WAF update
Cloudflare updated its WAF to identify and mitigate the newly disclosed vulnerabilities in Next.js.
Developers.Cloudflare
2026-08-26
Public exploit for CVE-2026-75604 released
A proof-of-concept exploit appeared on GitHub, lowering the barrier for opportunistic attackers.
GitHub
2026-08-27
Next.js vulnerabilities reported widely
Multiple cybersecurity outlets reported on the critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for immediate updates.
Thehackernews
2026-08-28
Vercel confirms vulnerabilities and patches
Vercel confirmed the vulnerabilities and provided patch details, urging users to upgrade their installations.
vercel.com

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