AWS: China-linked threat actors weaponized React2Shell hours after disclosure
Summary
AWS Security has reported that multiple China-linked threat actors began exploiting the React2Shell vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182) within hours of its disclosure. Although this flaw does not affect AWS services, the rapid exploitation highlights the urgency for organizations to address this vulnerability to prevent potential breaches.
Original Article Summary
Multiple China-linked threat actors began exploiting the CVE-2025-55182, aka React2Shell flaw, within hours, AWS Security warns. Multiple China-linked threat actors began exploiting the CVE-2025-55182, also known as the React2Shell flaw, within hours, according to AWS Security. The researchers confirmed that this vulnerability doesn’t affect AWS services, however they opted to share threat intelligence data to […]
Impact
CVE-2025-55182 (React2Shell) - Affects systems utilizing the React2Shell framework; specific products and vendors not detailed.
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Disclosed on [date not specified]
Remediation
Organizations should implement security patches for React2Shell as soon as they are available. Regularly update and monitor systems for vulnerabilities, and apply best practices in security configurations to mitigate risks associated with this flaw.