
🛡️ **DEVELOPING — Next.js Critical RCE Patches Released**
Published Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:49 AM PT BLUF: Next.js has released patches for critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities affecting AVIF processing and Windows subsystems. Unauthenticated exploitation is possible. Technical details pending verification; recommend reviewing patches immediately. DETAILS Next.js patches address critical RCE flaws; unauthenticated exploitation vector confirmed Two vulnerability classes identified: AVIF processing flaw + Windows-specific flaw Patches are available; deployment status and CVE identifiers are unconfirmed pending source review Attack surface includes web servers processing AVIF images and Windows-hosted Next.js instances Severity assessment: critical (RCE + unauthenticated access = highest priority) IMPACT ...