Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

ANALYST: BIVASH KUMAR NAYAK (CHIEF SECURITY ARCHITECT) • PUBLISHED: Friday, 3 April 2026
TLP:GREEN // CDB-GOC CVE INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY // SENTINEL APEX v30.0
Report ID: CDB-CVE-2026-0403-D9506C  |  Classification: TLP:GREEN  |  Published: 2026-04-03 02:52:28 UTC
Prepared By: CyberDudeBivash Global Operations Center (GOC)  |  Report Type: CVE Intelligence Advisory - NVD-Verified  |  Distribution: SOC / Enterprise / Executive
CRITICAL TLP:GREEN CVSS 10.0 [OK] NVD-VERIFIED ? PATCH AVAILABLE [!] Vulnerability Disclosure

CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX(TM) // CVE THREAT INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY

CVE-2025-55182: A pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability exists in React Server Components versions 19

NVD-Verified Intelligence Advisory - CyberDudeBivash Sentinel APEX(TM) | All technical claims verified against NIST NVD, CERT/CC, and official vendor references.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

[OK] VERIFIED INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2025-55182 is a CRITICAL-severity vulnerability published on December 03, 2025 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0/10.0. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data). Web-facing application surfaces are in scope.

Vulnerability Summary (NVD-Verified)

A pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability exists in React Server Components versions 19.0.0, 19.1.0, 19.1.1, and 19.2.0 including the following packages: react-server-dom-parcel, react-server-dom-turbopack, and react-server-dom-webpack. The vulnerable code unsafely deserializes payloads from HTTP requests to Server Function endpoints.

Key Metrics at a Glance

AttributeValueSource
CVE ID CVE-2025-55182 NIST NVD
CVSS Base Score 10.0/10.0 (CRITICAL) NVD CVSS 3.1
Weakness Class CWE-502 NVD / MITRE CWE
NVD Status Analyzed NIST NVD
Published December 03, 2025 NIST NVD
Last Modified December 10, 2025 NIST NVD
Intelligence Confidence High - NVD Analyzed status, researcher-attributed CDB-GOC Assessment

Business Risk Implications: Organizations running internet-facing the affected software deployments are at risk. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability without authentication. This critical-severity vulnerability in the affected software requires immediate remediation. Patch immediately - apply vendor fix before next maintenance window. Consult the vendor advisory in Section 9 for affected versions and patch instructions.

2. VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW

CVSS Vector Analysis

CVSS 3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

MetricInterpretation
Attack Vector The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over a network without requiring physical access or local presence.
Attack Complexity No specialized conditions are required - exploitation can be automated and repeated reliably.
Privileges Required No authentication or prior access is required to exploit this vulnerability.
User Interaction Exploitation does not require any user interaction - attacks can be fully automated.
Confidentiality Impact Complete impact - full disclosure or modification possible
Integrity Impact Complete impact - full disclosure or modification possible
Availability Impact Complete impact - full disclosure or modification possible

Weakness Classification

[OK] MITRE CWE / NVD VERIFIED
CWE IDNameClass
CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data Injection

CWE-502 - Technical Context

The application deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid.

OWASP Category: A08:2021 - Software and Data Integrity Failures

3. VERIFIED TECHNICAL DETAILS

[OK] NVD AUTHORITATIVE DESCRIPTION

NVD Official Description:

A pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability exists in React Server Components versions 19.0.0, 19.1.0, 19.1.1, and 19.2.0 including the following packages: react-server-dom-parcel, react-server-dom-turbopack, and react-server-dom-webpack. The vulnerable code unsafely deserializes payloads from HTTP requests to Server Function endpoints.

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database | Status: Analyzed | Last Modified: December 10, 2025

Affected Products and Versions

[OK] NVD CPE VERIFIED
Affected Component
Facebook React v19.0.0
Facebook React v19.1.0
Facebook React v19.1.1
Facebook React v19.2.0
Vercel Next.Js v15.0.0 - v15.0.5 (exclusive end)
Vercel Next.Js v15.1.0 - v15.1.9 (exclusive end)
Vercel Next.Js v15.2.0 - v15.2.6 (exclusive end)
Vercel Next.Js v15.3.0 - v15.3.6 (exclusive end)
Vercel Next.Js v15.4.0 - v15.4.8 (exclusive end)
Vercel Next.Js v15.5.0 - v15.5.7 (exclusive end)
Vercel Next.Js v16.0.0 - v16.0.7 (exclusive end)
Vercel Next.Js v14.3.0.canary77
Vercel Next.Js v14.3.0.canary78
Vercel Next.Js v14.3.0.canary79
Vercel Next.Js v14.3.0.canary80
Vercel Next.Js v14.3.0.canary81
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Vercel Next.Js v14.3.0.canary85
Vercel Next.Js v14.3.0.canary86
Vercel Next.Js v14.3.0.canary87
Vercel Next.Js v15.6.0
Vercel Next.Js v15.6.0.canary0
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Vercel Next.Js v15.6.0.canary57
Vercel Next.Js v15.6.0.canary6
Vercel Next.Js v15.6.0.canary7
Vercel Next.Js v15.6.0.canary8
Vercel Next.Js v15.6.0.canary9
Vercel Next.Js v16.0.0

Vulnerability Mechanism (From Verified Description)

The following technical analysis is derived exclusively from the NVD description, associated CWE classification (CWE-502), and CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). No additional attack scenarios have been extrapolated beyond the verified vulnerability scope.

CVSS Exploitability Profile

[OK] NVD CVSS 3.1 VERIFIED
ParameterValue
Base Score 10.0 (CRITICAL)
Exploitability Score 3.9/3.9
Impact Score 6.0/5.9
CVSS Vector String CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

[!] Scope Boundary: The technical analysis above is confined to the verified vulnerability scope as disclosed in the NVD entry. Claims regarding malware, firmware compromise, process injection, credential interception, OTP theft, supply chain attacks, or any attack technique not directly described in the NVD entry are outside the verified scope of this vulnerability and are not asserted in this report.

4. RESEARCHER ATTRIBUTION

Researcher attribution data is not available in the NVD entry for CVE-2025-55182 at the time of this report's generation. CYBERDUDEBIVASH Sentinel APEX(TM) will update this section if attribution information becomes available via NVD, CERT/CC, or researcher public disclosure.

5. SECURITY IMPLICATIONS

[i] SECURITY IMPLICATIONS - Derived from Verified Facts

The following implications follow logically from the verified vulnerability facts. These represent the realistic security consequences of the vulnerability as disclosed. They are not extrapolated attack scenarios.

Direct Security Consequences

  • Deserialization of Untrusted Data: The application deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid.

Attack Surface Assessment

The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over a network without requiring physical access or local presence. No authentication or prior access is required to exploit this vulnerability. Exploitation does not require any user interaction - attacks can be fully automated.

The CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL) reflects the vulnerability is exploitable remotely over a network without requiring physical access or local presence. no authentication or prior access is required to exploit this vulnerability. and exploitation does not require any user interaction - attacks can be fully automated.. Security teams should treat patch deployment as a priority action.

Affected Population

Based on the verified technical scope, the following user populations are affected:

  • Organizations running affected versions of the software described in the NVD entry
  • Users or administrators with access to the affected component or endpoint
  • Systems where the affected software is internet-facing or accessible by untrusted users

Consult the NVD entry and vendor advisory for the definitive list of affected versions. Systems that have applied the vendor patch or mitigation are not affected.

6. THREAT INTELLIGENCE CONTEXT

[!] THREAT INTELLIGENCE HYPOTHESIS - Analytical Speculation

The scenarios below are analytical hypotheses derived from the vulnerability class, CVSS characteristics, and threat landscape context. They are not confirmed exploitation reports. They represent plausible - but unverified - threat scenarios that security teams may wish to consider in their risk modeling.

Potential Abuse Scenario: Based on the CVSS vector and CWE classification, threat actors aware of this vulnerability may attempt exploitation in targeted attack chains. Organizations should monitor for indicators consistent with the exploitation techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK mapping in the Detection section.

These scenarios are analytical hypotheses based on the vulnerability class and CVSS characteristics. No active exploitation campaigns have been confirmed in public reporting at the time of this advisory.

Note: The vulnerability itself does not directly implement malware functionality. However, similar technical weaknesses can sometimes contribute to broader attack chains when combined with other techniques. Any such scenarios are speculative and clearly labeled as hypotheses in this advisory.

7. DETECTION OPPORTUNITIES

Detection strategies should be tailored to the vulnerability class (CWE-502). Consult the MITRE ATT&CK techniques in the table below for specific detection opportunities aligned to the threat model.

MITRE ATT&CK Technique Mapping (CWE-Verified)

No direct MITRE ATT&CK mapping established for this CWE combination. Consult the NVD entry for additional context.

Sigma Rule (SIEM-Agnostic)

Deploy to Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, or any Sigma-compatible platform. Rule scope is aligned to the actual vulnerability class, not a generic campaign template.

title: Vulnerability Exploitation Attempt - CVE-2025-55182 id: cdb-cve_2025_55182-sigma-001 status: experimental description: > Monitors for indicators consistent with exploitation of CVE-2025-55182. A pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability exists in React Server Components versions 19.0.0, 19.1.0, 19.1... references: - https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55182 author: CyberDudeBivash Sentinel APEX(TM) GOC date: 2026/04/03 tags: - attack.initial_access - attack.t1190 - cve.cve_2025_55182 logsource: category: application detection: keywords: - 'CVE-2025-55182' condition: keywords falsepositives: - Vulnerability scanner activity - Security research tools level: medium

YARA Rule (Endpoint / Binary Analysis)

Scoped to the vulnerability class (CWE-502). Apply to application binaries and memory forensics relevant to the affected component.

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8. DEFENSIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

The following recommendations are scoped to the verified vulnerability and its actual security impact. Generic security hardening guidance is provided where relevant but clearly distinguished from vulnerability-specific actions.

Vulnerability-Specific Actions (Primary)

  • Immediate - Apply Vendor Patches: Deploy all patches referenced in the NVD entry for CVE-2025-55182.
  • Verify Patch Deployment: Confirm patched versions are deployed across all affected systems using your vulnerability management platform (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
  • Monitor for Exploitation: Enable enhanced monitoring for exploitation indicators relevant to the CVSS attack vector (NETWORK) and CWE class (CWE-502).

General Hardening (Secondary)

  • Asset Inventory: Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all deployed application versions to enable rapid identification of exposure when new CVEs are published.
  • Vulnerability Management Program: Cross-reference CVE-2025-55182 against your vulnerability management platform and CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Adjust patch priority based on your organization's threat exposure.
  • Patch Testing Pipeline: Establish a tested patch deployment workflow that enables critical patches to reach production within 24-72 hours of vendor release.

9. REFERENCES

All references above are sourced from the NIST National Vulnerability Database entry for CVE-2025-55182. Security teams should consult these primary sources directly for the most current information.

10. INTELLIGENCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT

Signal Factor Confidence Notes
[OK] NVD Status: Analyzed HIGH Full NVD analysis completed - most reliable data state
[OK] CVSS 3.1 Score Available HIGH Quantitative risk metric confirmed
[OK] CWE Classification Confirmed HIGH Weakness class verified by NVD
[OK] 6 Reference(s) Available HIGH Vendor and third-party sources linked in NVD
[i] CISA KEV Status N/A Not confirmed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog at time of report generation
-> OVERALL INTELLIGENCE CONFIDENCE HIGH Multiple high-confidence NVD verification signals present. Report is suitable for operational use.

Methodology Transparency

This report was generated by the CYBERDUDEBIVASH Sentinel APEX(TM) CVE-Verified Report Engine v44.0. All technical claims are sourced exclusively from: (1) the NIST National Vulnerability Database REST API v2 (CVE-2025-55182), (2) CWE/MITRE classification data, and (3) CVSS vector mechanical interpretation. No keyword-driven narrative templates, machine learning content generation, or speculative attack chain injection were used in producing the verified sections (Sections 1-5) of this report.

Section 6 (Threat Intelligence Context) is explicitly labeled as analytical hypothesis and is clearly separated from verified intelligence throughout the report.

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Report ID: CDB-CVE-2026-0403-D9506C | Generated: 2026-04-03 02:52:28 UTC

This advisory is produced for defensive intelligence purposes. All claims verified against NIST NVD. Distribution: TLP:CLEAR.