CVE-2026-71316: Auth Bypass (CVSS 7.5)

Description

Nuxt is an open-source web development framework for Vue.js. From 4.4.0 until 4.5.1, runtime cache:nuxt:payload entries for /<page>/_payload.json can be returned before route middleware and page guards because import.meta.prerender is not enforced, disclosing another user's SSR data. This issue is fixed in 4.5.1.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0030

Probability of exploitation

0.22%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-524 CWE-524

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

Other References

https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/commit/ac9b41a36b62296a117862254ee7d2b21a2a5203 https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/releases/tag/v4.5.1 https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/security/advisories/GHSA-wm8w-6qjm-cv43

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-71316? +

Nuxt is an open-source web development framework for Vue.js. From 4.4.0 until 4.5.1, runtime cache:nuxt:payload entries for /<page>/_payload.json can be returned before route middleware and page guards because import.meta.prerender is not enforced, disclosing another user's SSR data. This issue is fixed in 4.5.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-71316? +

CVE-2026-71316 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0030, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-71316? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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