CVE-2022-21721
low-risk
Published 2022-01-28
Next.js is a React framework. Starting with version 12.0.0 and prior to version 12.0.9, vulnerable code could allow a bad actor to trigger a denial of service attack for anyone using i18n functionality. In order to be affected by this CVE, one must use next start or a custom server and the built-in i18n support. Deployments on Vercel, along with similar environments where invalid requests are filtered before reaching Next.js, are not affected. A patch has been released, `next@12.0.9`, that mitigates this issue. As a workaround, one may ensure `/${locale}/_next/` is blocked from reaching the Next.js instance until it becomes feasible to upgrade.
Do I need to act?
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0.93% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.9/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ HIGH complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (6)
Release Notes
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/releases/tag/v12.0.9
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/security/advisories/GHSA-wr66-vrwm-5g5x
Release Notes
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/releases/tag/v12.0.9
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/security/advisories/GHSA-wr66-vrwm-5g5x
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
3/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal