CVE-2026-53669: React Router is a router for React

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-53669?

react-router: upgrade to 7.18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-53669 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53669 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-53669 affect?

CVE-2026-53669 affects react-router. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). React Router is a router for React. Versions 6.0.0 through 7.17.0 are vulnerable to Open Redirtect through use of backslashes in and useNavigate. This issue is a follow up to CVE-2025-68470 and has been fixed in version 7.18.0.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-53669 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting react-router. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

React Router is a router for React. Versions 6.0.0 through 7.17.0 are vulnerable to Open Redirtect through use of backslashes in <Link> and useNavigate. This issue is a follow up to CVE-2025-68470 and has been fixed in version 7.18.0.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2026-07-27
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: shopify

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-27 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shopify react-router UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.0.0 and < 7.18.0

Fixed in: 7.18.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls react-router

2. UPGRADE to 7.18.0

npm install react-router@">=7.18.0"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0

npm view react-router versions npm install react-router@"<6.0.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-53669?

react-router: upgrade to 7.18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-53669 being exploited?

CVE-2026-53669 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-53669 affect?

CVE-2026-53669 affects react-router. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). React Router is a router for React. Versions 6.0.0 through 7.17.0 are vulnerable to Open Redirtect through use of backslashes in <Link> and useNavigate. This issue is a follow up to CVE-2025-68470 and has been fixed in version 7.18.0.

How urgent is CVE-2026-53669?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

React vulnerabilities

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CVE-2026-55685 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE React Router is a router for React
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CVE-2026-53668 MEDIUM 6.9 UPGRADE React Router is a router for React
CVE-2026-53666 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE React Router is a router for React

References

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