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Next.js Security Flaw Leaks Cloud Credentials, API Keys, and Admin Interfaces

Next.js, one of the most widely used React frameworks, has been hit by a high-severity vulnerability that could allow attackers to extract sensitive cloud credentials, API keys, and even access internal admin interfaces. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-44578, exposes a critical weakness in how certain server-side deployments handle WebSocket upgrade requests. Next.js Security Flaw The […] The post Next.js Security Flaw Leaks Cloud Credentials, API…
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The CVE-2026-44578 is a critical vulnerability of Next.js, relatively easy to use. A hacker can access server services, secrets, identifiers, API keys and framework administration functions. The attack allows to bypass authentication. More than 79,000 Next.js instances are potentially affected. Versions with the flaw:- all versions before 15.5.16, from 13.4.13- all versions before 16.2.5, from 16.0.0It is advisable to put immediately in 15.5.16 …

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IT Security News - cybersecurity, infosecurity news broke the news on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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