CVE-2026-44578
Next.js: Next.js: Server-Side Request Forgery via crafted WebSocket upgrade requests
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 14, 2026
Updated · November 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Next.js. Self-hosted applications utilizing the built-in Node.js server are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) through specially crafted WebSocket upgrade requests. A remote attacker can exploit this by causing the server to proxy requests to arbitrary internal or external destinations. This could lead to the exposure of internal services or sensitive cloud metadata endpoints.
Statement
This Important severity flaw in Next.js affects self-hosted applications, including Red Hat AMQ, when using the built-in Node.js server. A remote attacker can exploit specially crafted WebSocket upgrade requests to perform Server-Side Request Forgery, potentially exposing internal network services or sensitive cloud metadata endpoints. This risk is specific to deployments where the origin server is directly exposed to untrusted networks.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 8.6CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE-918 · Server-Side Request Forgery