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CVE-2026-12866: Code Execution in expr-eval

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-12866cvecve-2026-12866
Published: 06/23/2026 (06/23/2026, 05:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: expr-eval

Description

All versions of the package expr-eval are vulnerable to Code Execution via the toJSFunction() API. An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript by supplying crafted expressions that are compiled into native code using new Function(). Because user-controlled expressions are transformed directly into executable JavaScript, attackers can escape the intended expression sandbox and run arbitrary code within the application's context.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.2critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

expr-eval

Affected versions
>=0

org.webjars.npm:expr-eval

Affected versions
>=0
expr-eval
pkg:npm/expr-eval
Affected versions
*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 14:39:30 UTC

Technical Analysis

The expr-eval package contains a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-12866) affecting all versions. The toJSFunction() API compiles user-supplied expressions into executable JavaScript using new Function(), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code. This occurs because the expressions are transformed directly into native code without sufficient sandboxing or validation, leading to code execution within the application context. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). No official patch or remediation is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the vulnerable application. This can lead to full compromise of the application environment, data theft, or further attacks depending on the application's privileges and environment. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires no privileges.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, avoid using the toJSFunction() API with untrusted input. Consider applying input validation or sandboxing measures externally to restrict expression content. Monitor vendor channels for updates and patches.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
snyk
Date Reserved
2026-06-22T08:22:34.991Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a3a187eeed863c81e3ed8ee

Added to database: 06/23/2026, 05:24:14 UTC

Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 14:39:30 UTC

Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:32 UTC

Views: 283

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