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GHSA-g77x-44xx-532m
No affected components available
Impact
The image optimization feature of Next.js contained a vulnerability which allowed for a potential Denial of Service (DoS) condition which could lead to excessive CPU consumption.
Not affected:
- The
next.config.jsfile is configured withimages.unoptimizedset totrueorimages.loaderset to a non-default value. - The Next.js application is hosted on Vercel.
Patches
This issue was fully patched in Next.js 14.2.7. We recommend that users upgrade to at least this version.
Workarounds
Ensure that the next.config.js file has either images.unoptimized, images.loader or images.loaderFile assigned.
Credits
Brandon Dahler (brandondahler), AWS Dimitrios Vlastaras
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the availability of the system.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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