VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2026-44728

CVSS score8.2 HIGH
EPSS probability0.13%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-05-26
Last modified2026-07-24
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
  • CWE-843: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

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