RondoDox Botnet Strikes Next.js: React2Shell Chaos Unleashes Malware Mayhem!
The RondoDox botnet is on a rampage, exploiting the React2Shell flaw to infect Next.js servers with cryptominers. It’s like a digital version of a bad houseguest—sneaky, persistent, and always ready to crash your party. Time to audit those Next.js Server Actions before RondoDox turns your network into its personal playground!
Hot Take:
The RondoDox botnet is like that one annoying friend who just won’t take a hint and leave—except this friend is exploiting critical vulnerabilities and mining cryptocurrency on your servers. It’s not just overstaying its welcome; it’s throwing a full-blown malware party and everyone’s invited…except you. Maybe it’s time to call in the cybersecurity bouncers before your servers end up hosting the next cyber Woodstock.
Key Points:
- RondoDox botnet is exploiting the React2Shell flaw to infect Next.js servers.
- This flaw allows for unauthenticated remote code execution via a single HTTP request.
- As of December 30, over 94,000 assets are vulnerable to React2Shell.
- RondoDox has been active in large-scale IoT botnet deployment since July 2025.
- CloudSEK recommends auditing and patching, isolating IoT devices, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
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