faker-js faker up to 10.4.x Helpers eval.ts faker.helpers.fake code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in faker-js faker up to 10.4.x. This impacts the function faker.helpers.fake of the file src/modules/helpers/eval.ts of the component Helpers. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-73231. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in faker-js faker up to 10.4.x. This affects the function faker.helpers.fake of the file src/modules/helpers/eval.ts of the component Helpers. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Faker generates massive amounts of fake data in the browser and Node.js. Prior to 10.5.0, the faker.helpers.fake method in src/modules/helpers/eval.ts allows attacker-controlled fake templates to access the Function constructor through fakeEval.resolveProperty when a function returns another function, enabling arbitrary JavaScript code execution. This issue is fixed in version 10.5.0.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-73231 since 08/11/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 10.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: faker 10.5.0

Timelineinfo

08/11/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/11/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-73231 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-73231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-388551

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2026 22:16
Changes: 08/11/2026 22:16 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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