VDB-365785 · CVE-2026-44728 · GHSA-fv7c-fp4j-7gwp

babel up to 7.29.3/8.0.0-alpha.13 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in babel up to 7.29.3/8.0.0-alpha.13. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation causes code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-44728. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in babel up to 7.29.3/8.0.0-alpha.13. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-44728 since 05/07/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 318339 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-44728), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 7.29.4 or 8.0.0-alpha.13 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (318339). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

babel

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Website

Product: https://github.com/babel/babel/

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 318339
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-44728

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: babel 7.29.4/8.0.0-alpha.13

Timelineinfo

05/07/2026 CVE reserved
05/26/2026 +19 days Advisory disclosed
05/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 +8 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-fv7c-fp4j-7gwp
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-44728 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-44728
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-365785

Entryinfo

Created: 05/26/2026 21:38
Updated: 06/03/2026 14:48
Changes: 05/26/2026 21:38 (63), 06/03/2026 14:48 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.