CVE-2026-44728
May 27, 2026, 6:21 p.m.
8.2
High
Description
Babel is a compiler for writing next generation JavaScript. From 7.12.0 to before 7.29.4 and 8.0.0-alpha.13, using Babel to compile code that was specifically crafted by an attacker can cause Babel to generate output code that executes arbitrary code. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.29.4 and 8.0.0-alpha.13.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Babel |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-94
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | babel | babel | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha0 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha1 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha10 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha11 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha12 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha2 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha3 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha4 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha5 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha6 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha7 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha8 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | babel | babel | 8.0.0 | alpha9 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: CHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: May 26, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified: May 27, 2026, 6:21 p.m.
Last Modified: May 27, 2026, 6:21 p.m.
Status : Analyzed
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