CVE-2026-7177
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Server-Side Request Forgery in ChatGPTNextWeb NextChat ProxyHandler

Publication date: 2026-04-27

Last updated on: 2026-04-30

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A security flaw has been discovered in ChatGPTNextWeb NextChat up to 2.16.1. Affected by this issue is the function proxyHandler of the file app/api/[provider]/[...path]/route.ts. The manipulation results in server-side request forgery. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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Published
2026-04-27
Last Modified
2026-04-30
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-28
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-7177
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
nextchat nextchat 2.16.0
nextchat nextchat 2.16.1
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CWE ID Description
CWE-918 The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a security flaw in the ChatGPTNextWeb NextChat software, specifically affecting the function proxyHandler in the file app/api/[provider]/[...path]/route.ts. The flaw allows an attacker to perform server-side request forgery (SSRF), meaning the attacker can manipulate the server to make unintended requests to other internal or external systems. The attack can be carried out remotely, and the exploit code has been publicly released.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to make unauthorized requests from the vulnerable server to other systems. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information, unauthorized access to internal services, or use of the server as a proxy for malicious activities. Since the exploit is publicly available, the risk of attacks exploiting this flaw is increased.

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