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Defending against the CVE-2025-55182 (React2Shell) vulnerability in React Server Components
Published:
15 December 2025 at 19:35:00
Alert date:
15 December 2025 at 22:01:46
Source:
microsoft.com
CVE-2025-55182, also known as React2Shell, is a critical pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability affecting React Server Components and related frameworks. The vulnerability also includes CVE-2025-66478, which was merged into the main CVE. This represents a significant security risk as it allows attackers to execute code remotely without authentication. Microsoft has published guidance on defending against this vulnerability. The issue affects React Server Components, which are widely used in modern web applications. Organizations using React-based frameworks should prioritize patching and implementing defensive measures.
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React Server Components
Related links:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/12/15/defending-against-the-cve-2025-55182-react2shell-vulnerability-in-react-server-components/
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog
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