CVE-2026-55685

Published Jul 27, 2026 CWE-400 CWE-407

Description

React Router is a router for React. In versions 7.0.0 through 7.17.0, the manifest endpoint could be accessed via unauthenticated targeted requests that would put heavy load on the server and slow down response times. This issue is a follow up to CVE-2026-42342, and does not does not impact React Router applications using Declarative Mode (<BrowserRouter>) or Data Mode (createBrowserRouter/<RouterProvider>). This issue has been fixed in version 7.18.0.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CWE-407 CWE-407

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-55685? +
React Router is a router for React. In versions 7.0.0 through 7.17.0, the manifest endpoint could be accessed via unauthenticated targeted requests that would put heavy load on the server and slow down response times. This issue is a follow up to CVE-2026-42342, and does not does not impact React Router applications using Declarative Mode (<BrowserRouter>) or Data Mode (createBrowserRouter/<RouterProvider>). This issue has been fixed in version 7.18.0.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-55685? +
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