Next.js Middleware Vulnerability Allows Authentication Bypass: Over 520K Assets at Risk

On March 21, 2025, an authentication bypass vulnerability in Vercel’s Next.js framework, identified as CVE-2025-29927, was disclosed. This article outlines the threat posed by the CVE-2025-29927 vulnerability in Next.js middleware, analyzes exposed instances affected by the flaw, and provides mitigation strategies.