React2Shell Shock: Cloudflare’s Oops Moment Sparks Global Web Wipeout
React2Shell is creating chaos in the tech world. Cloudflare took its entire network down to patch the flaw, causing a global blackout. Meanwhile, hackers are using the exploit faster than you can say “insecure deserialization.” It’s like Game of Thrones but with code, and everyone is hustling to avoid the Red Wedding.
Hot Take:
Cloudflare decided to play a game of “Let’s Turn Off the Internet” just to patch a flaw, and apparently, it worked! Who knew fixing a bug would involve flipping the switch on nearly a third of HTTP traffic? Meanwhile, hackers are probably playing an intense game of Whack-a-Mole with the new React2Shell vulnerability. Here’s to hoping the security community gets its act together faster than a caffeinated squirrel on a power line!
Key Points:
- Cloudflare temporarily took down its network to patch the React2Shell vulnerability, affecting 28% of HTTP traffic.
- The React2Shell flaw, CVE-2025-55182, allows remote code execution without authentication and is actively being exploited.
- Multiple proof-of-concept exploits, both real and fake, are circulating online.
- Security experts are questioning the current vulnerability disclosure process.
- State-backed threat groups, including those linked to China, are rapidly exploiting the flaw.