Next.js 9.5.5 < 14.2.15 Authorization Bypass

high Web App Scanning Plugin ID 114768

Synopsis

Next.js 9.5.5 < 14.2.15 Authorization Bypass

Description

The version of Next.js installed on the remote host is 9.5.5 prior to 14.2.15. It is, therefore, affected by Authorization Bypass if the authorization check occurs in middleware.

Note that the scanner has not attempted to exploit this issue but has instead relied only on application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Next.js version 14.2.15 or later.

See Also

https://github.com/vercel/next.js/security/advisories/GHSA-7gfc-8cq8-jh5f

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 114768

Type: remote

Published: 4/10/2025

Updated: 4/10/2025

Scan Template: basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-51479

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-51479

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:2.3:a:vercel:next.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/16/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-51479