CVE-2026-44728
Improper Control of Generation of Code when compiling specifically crafted malicious code with @babel/plugin-transform-modules-systemjs
CVSS Score
8.2
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
6th
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.
| CWE | CWE-94 CWE-843 |
| Vendor | babel |
| Product | babel |
| Published | May 26, 2026 |
| Last Updated | May 28, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
babel / babel
>= 7.12.0, < 7.29.4 >= 8.0.0-alpha.0, < 8.0.0-alpha.13
@babel / plugin-transform-modules-systemjs
>= 7.12.0, < 7.29.4 >= 8.0.0-alpha.0, < 8.0.0-alpha.13