216.73.217.22

React2Shell flaw (CVE-2025-55182) exploited for remote code execution

· Published 12/12/2025 10:09 · Modified 21/12/2025 19:01

Export JSON

Essential information

Published
12/12/2025 10:09
Modified
21/12/2025 19:01
Tags
2025-12-12 CVE-2025-55182 deserialization etherrat linux loaders obfuscated javascript persistence react2shell remote code execution snowlight state-sponsored attacks vshell
Related entities
1 vulnerabilities (cve), 3 observables, 9 techniques (mitre), 3 malware

Description

A critical vulnerability called '' () affecting React Server Components has been widely exploited. The flaw allows through unsafe handling of incoming data during . Over 165,000 vulnerable IP addresses have been identified. Post-exploitation activities include deploying , establishing , installing , and using cloud infrastructure for command and control. Both Chinese and North Korean state-sponsored groups are suspected to be involved in the attacks. The vulnerability's exploitation is expected to expand to opportunistic cybercriminals. Organizations are advised to prioritize patching the affected React infrastructure.

External references