📧 info@ciso.sa | 📱 +966550939344 | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
🔧 Scheduled Maintenance — Saturday 2:00-4:00 AM AST. Some features may be temporarily unavailable.    ●   
💎
Pro Plan 50% Off Unlock all AI features, unlimited reports, and priority support. Upgrade
Search Center
ESC to close
Global vulnerability Higher Education CRITICAL 9h Global data_breach Government HIGH 10h Global supply_chain Software Development and Open Source Communities CRITICAL 10h Global malware Software Development CRITICAL 10h Global phishing Multiple Sectors HIGH 10h Global vulnerability Web Applications CRITICAL 11h Global apt Critical Infrastructure CRITICAL 11h Global ransomware Multiple sectors CRITICAL 11h Global supply_chain Software Development, IT Infrastructure, Technology CRITICAL 12h Global vulnerability,data_breach,general Technology, Industrial Control Systems, Telecommunications HIGH 13h Global vulnerability Higher Education CRITICAL 9h Global data_breach Government HIGH 10h Global supply_chain Software Development and Open Source Communities CRITICAL 10h Global malware Software Development CRITICAL 10h Global phishing Multiple Sectors HIGH 10h Global vulnerability Web Applications CRITICAL 11h Global apt Critical Infrastructure CRITICAL 11h Global ransomware Multiple sectors CRITICAL 11h Global supply_chain Software Development, IT Infrastructure, Technology CRITICAL 12h Global vulnerability,data_breach,general Technology, Industrial Control Systems, Telecommunications HIGH 13h Global vulnerability Higher Education CRITICAL 9h Global data_breach Government HIGH 10h Global supply_chain Software Development and Open Source Communities CRITICAL 10h Global malware Software Development CRITICAL 10h Global phishing Multiple Sectors HIGH 10h Global vulnerability Web Applications CRITICAL 11h Global apt Critical Infrastructure CRITICAL 11h Global ransomware Multiple sectors CRITICAL 11h Global supply_chain Software Development, IT Infrastructure, Technology CRITICAL 12h Global vulnerability,data_breach,general Technology, Industrial Control Systems, Telecommunications HIGH 13h
Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-7178

High ⚡ Exploit Available
CWE-918 — Weakness Type
Published: Apr 27, 2026  ·  Modified: May 4, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.3
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

A weakness has been identified in ChatGPTNextWeb NextChat up to 2.16.1. This affects the function storeUrl of the file app/api/artifacts/route.ts of the component Artifacts Endpoint. This manipulation of the argument ID causes server-side request forgery. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-7178 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in ChatGPTNextWeb NextChat versions up to 2.16.1, affecting the Artifacts Endpoint. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the ID parameter in the storeUrl function, enabling unauthorized server requests. With a CVSS score of 7.3 and publicly available exploits, this poses an immediate threat to organizations using affected versions, particularly those leveraging NextChat for internal AI applications or integrations.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 6, 2026 08:18
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using NextChat for AI-powered applications face significant risk, particularly in: (1) Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) using NextChat for customer service or internal analytics; (2) Government agencies (NCA oversight) deploying NextChat for document processing or citizen services; (3) Healthcare providers using NextChat for medical record analysis or patient communication; (4) Telecommunications companies (STC, Mobily) leveraging NextChat for customer support automation; (5) Energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC) using NextChat for operational intelligence. The SSRF vulnerability could enable attackers to access internal network resources, bypass firewalls, and potentially compromise sensitive data or critical infrastructure.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Healthcare and Medical Services Telecommunications Energy and Utilities Technology and Software Development E-commerce and Retail
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Inventory all NextChat deployments across your organization and identify instances running versions 2.16.0 or 2.16.1
2. Isolate affected NextChat instances from production environments or restrict network access to trusted sources only
3. Implement network segmentation to prevent SSRF attacks from reaching internal resources
4. Monitor all outbound requests from NextChat instances for suspicious activity

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Check the official NextChat GitHub repository for security patches or version 2.16.2+ releases
2. If patches are available, schedule immediate deployment in a controlled manner
3. If no patch is available, consider upgrading to the latest stable version when released

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching is delayed):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SSRF attempts targeting internal IP ranges (10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, 192.168.0.0/16, 127.0.0.1)
2. Restrict outbound connections from NextChat to only necessary external services using firewall rules
3. Disable or restrict the Artifacts Endpoint functionality if not critical to operations
4. Implement strict input validation on the ID parameter to reject suspicious values

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for HTTP requests to internal IP addresses originating from NextChat processes
2. Alert on unusual outbound connections from the application to non-whitelisted domains
3. Log and review all requests to /api/artifacts/route.ts endpoint with suspicious ID parameters
4. Implement IDS/IPS signatures to detect SSRF payloads (file://, gopher://, dict://, etc.)
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. قم بحصر جميع نشرات NextChat عبر مؤسستك وحدد الحالات التي تعمل بالإصدارات 2.16.0 أو 2.16.1
2. عزل حالات NextChat المتأثرة عن بيئات الإنتاج أو تقييد الوصول إلى الشبكة للمصادر الموثوقة فقط
3. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة لمنع هجمات SSRF من الوصول إلى الموارد الداخلية
4. مراقبة جميع الطلبات الصادرة من حالات NextChat للنشاط المريب

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحقق من مستودع NextChat الرسمي على GitHub للحصول على تصحيحات أمان أو إصدارات 2.16.2+
2. إذا كانت التصحيحات متاحة، قم بجدولة النشر الفوري بطريقة منضبطة
3. إذا لم يكن هناك تصحيح متاح، فكر في الترقية إلى أحدث إصدار مستقر عند إصداره

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. تنفيذ قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) للكشف عن محاولات SSRF وحجبها التي تستهدف نطاقات IP الداخلية
2. تقييد الاتصالات الصادرة من NextChat إلى الخدمات الخارجية الضرورية فقط باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية
3. تعطيل أو تقييد وظيفة نقطة نهاية الآثار إذا لم تكن حرجة للعمليات
4. تنفيذ التحقق الصارم من المدخلات على معامل المعرف لرفض القيم المريبة

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات HTTP إلى عناوين IP الداخلية الناشئة من عمليات NextChat
2. التنبيه على الاتصالات الصادرة غير العادية من التطبيق إلى النطاقات غير المدرجة في القائمة البيضاء
3. تسجيل ومراجعة جميع الطلبات إلى نقطة نهاية /api/artifacts/route.ts مع معاملات معرف مريبة
4. تنفيذ توقيعات IDS/IPS للكشف عن حمولات SSRF
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships ECC 2024 A.14.2.5 - Addressing information security in supplier agreements ECC 2024 A.5.23 - Information security for use of cloud services ECC 2024 A.8.22 - Secure development and deployment practices
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF 1.1 - Governance and Risk Management SAMA CSF 2.1 - Asset Management and Protection SAMA CSF 3.1 - Access Control and Authentication SAMA CSF 4.1 - Detection and Response
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.23 - Information security for use of cloud services ISO 27001:2022 A.8.22 - Secure development and deployment practices ISO 27001:2022 A.8.24 - Protection of development, test and acceptance environments ISO 27001:2022 A.8.28 - Secure coding
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure all system components and software are protected from known vulnerabilities PCI DSS 6.5.10 - Broken authentication and session management
📦 Affected Products / CPE 2 entries
nextchat:nextchat:2.16.0
nextchat:nextchat:2.16.1
📊 CVSS Score
7.3
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityL — Low / Local
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityL — Low / Local
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.3
CWECWE-918
EPSS0.06%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-04-27
Source Feed nvd
Views 2
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
exploit-available CWE-918
Share this CVE

💬 التعليقات

0
جارٍ التحميل
📣 Found this valuable?
Share it with your cybersecurity network
in LinkedIn 𝕏 X / Twitter 💬 WhatsApp ✈ Telegram
🍪 Privacy Preferences
CISO Consulting — Compliant with Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
We use cookies and similar technologies to provide the best experience on our platform. You can choose which types you accept.
🔒
Essential Always On
Required for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
📋 Sessions, CSRF tokens, authentication, language preferences
📊
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the site and improve performance.
📋 Page views, session duration, traffic sources, performance metrics
⚙️
Functional
Enable enhanced features like content personalization and preferences.
📋 Dark/light theme, font size, custom dashboards, saved filters
📣
Marketing
Used to deliver content and ads relevant to your interests.
📋 Campaign tracking, retargeting, social media analytics
Privacy Policy →
CISO AI Assistant
Ask anything · Documents · Support
🔐

Introduce Yourself

Enter your details to access the full assistant

Your info is private and never shared
💬
CyberAssist
Online · responds in seconds
5 / 5
🔐 Verify Your Identity

Enter your email to receive a verification code before submitting a support request.

Enter to send · / for commands 0 / 2000
CISO AI · Powered by Anthropic Claude
✦ Quick Survey Help Us Improve CISO Consulting Your feedback shapes the future of our platform — takes less than 2 minutes.
⚠ Please answer this question to continue

How would you rate your overall experience with our platform?

Rate from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

🎉
Thank you!
Your response has been recorded.