Next.js: Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Image Optimization API when AVIF files are used

Date Sep 8, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal Critical vendor advisory
Vendor / Product npm · next
Critical vendor advisory

Summary

Next.js: Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in Image Optimization API when AVIF files are used

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for next. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether next is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 9.5.

Sources

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