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CVE-2026-44728

Improper Control of Generation of Code when compiling specifically crafted malicious code with @babel/plugin-transform-modules-systemjs

Published: May 26, 2026Updated: May 26, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
8.2CVSS
HIGH

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.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:RS:CC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-94CWE-843

Affected Products

babel
babel
plugin-transform-modules-systemjs
@babel

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

3 techniques
Execution
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://github.com/babel/babel/security/advisories/GHSA-fv7c-fp4j-7gwp
github.com

Timeline

Published
May 26, 2026
Last Updated
May 26, 2026

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