CVE-2022-36046

Name: CVE-2022-36046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-31T19:15:08.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36046 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Next.js is a React framework that can provide building blocks to create web applications. All of the following must be true to be affected by this CVE: Next.js version 12.2.3, Node.js version above v15.0.0 being used with strict `unhandledRejection` exiting AND using next start or a [custom server](https://nextjs.org/docs/advanced-features/custom-server). EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Next.js is a React framework that can provide building blocks to create web applications. All of the following must be true to be affected by this CVE: Next.js version 12.2.3, Node.js version above v15.0.0 being used with strict `unhandledRejection` exiting AND using next start or a [custom server](https://nextjs.org/docs/advanced-features/custom-server). Deployments on Vercel ([vercel.com](https://vercel.com/)) are not affected along with similar environments where `next-server` isn't being shared across requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vercel	Next.Js	12.2.3

References

https://github.com/vercel/next.js/releases/tag/v12.2.4Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/security/advisories/GHSA-wff4-fpwg-qqv3Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/releases/tag/v12.2.4Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/security/advisories/GHSA-wff4-fpwg-qqv3Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36046?

How severe is CVE-2022-36046?

CVE-2022-36046 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36046?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST