CVE-2025-11953
The Metro Development Server, which is opened by the React Native Community CLI, binds to external interfaces by default. The server exposes an…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2026-02-05, remediation due 2026-02-26)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-78
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
The Metro Development Server, which is opened by the React Native Community CLI, binds to external interfaces by default. The server exposes an endpoint that is vulnerable to OS command injection. This allows unauthenticated network attackers to send a POST request to the server and run arbitrary executables. On Windows, the attackers can also execute arbitrary shell commands with fully controlled arguments.
Affected products
- react-native-community react native community cli
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2026-02-26.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://github.com/react-native-community/cli/commit/15089907d1f1301b22c72d7f68846a2ef20df547
- https://jfrog.com/blog/cve-2025-11953-critical-react-native-community-cli-vulnerability
- https://x.com/SzymonRybczak/status/1986199665000566848
- https://x.com/thymikee/status/1986770875954475375
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-11953
- https://www.vulncheck.com/blog/metro4shell_eitw
FAQ
Is CVE-2025-11953 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-11953 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-02-05, with a federal remediation deadline of 2026-02-26. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-11953?
CVE-2025-11953 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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