CVE-2026-7178 ChatGPTNextWeb NextChat Artifacts Endpoint route.ts storeUrl server-side request forgery

Medium 6.9 Published 27 Apr 2026 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Remote attackers can exploit a server-side request forgery vulnerability in the NextChat Artifacts Endpoint to access internal resources.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-7178?

CVE-2026-7178 is a medium-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in ChatGPTNextWeb NextChat, published on 27 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A weakness has been identified in ChatGPTNextWeb NextChat up to 2.16.1. This affects the function storeUrl of the file app/api/artifacts/route.ts of the component Artifacts Endpoint. This manipulation of the argument ID causes server-side request forgery. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-7178?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nextchat Nextchat.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7178?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2026-7178 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-7178 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p35r-jg68-wccx.