CVE-2026-64644: Next.js is a React framework for building full-stack web applications

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-64644 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting next.js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Next.js is a React framework for building full-stack web applications. In versions 15.5.0 through 15.5.20 and 16.0.0 through 16.2.10, when self-hosting Next.js with the default image loader, the Image Optimization API can optimize remotely hosted images if configured (not enabled by default). If those images contain malicious content, they can cause CPU exhaustion in /_next/image endpoints.Only config.images.remotePatterns is affected, and just t

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-407
Published	2026-07-27
Last modified	2026-10-24

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

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 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vercel next.js UPGRADE

Affected: >= 15.5.0 and < 15.5.21 · >= 16.0.0 and < 16.2.11

Fixed in: 15.5.21, 16.2.11

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.5.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls next.js

2. UPGRADE to 15.5.21

npm install next.js@">=15.5.21"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 15.5.0

npm view next.js versions npm install next.js@"<15.5.0"

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

npm · next · FIXED · 15.5.21 · vulnerable: >= 15.5.0, < 15.5.21 · source

npm install next@">=15.5.21" npm ls next

Fedora 46 · sugar-toolkit-gtk3 · FIXED · 0.122-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0

Fedora ELN · ntpd-rs · FIXED · 1.7.2-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310

RHEL 10 · firefox · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 10 · thunderbird · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 7 · firefox · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 8 · firefox · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 8 · thunderbird · NOT AFFECTED

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-2026-64644?

next.js: upgrade to 15.5.21, 16.2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-64644 being exploited?

CVE-2026-64644 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-2026-64644 affect?

CVE-2026-64644 affects next.js. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Next.js is a React framework for building full-stack web applications. In versions 15.5.0 through 15.5.20 and 16.0.0 through 16.2.10, when self-hosting Next.js with the default image loader, the Image Optimization API can optimize remotely

How urgent is CVE-2026-64644?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

React vulnerabilities · Next.js vulnerabilities

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