RCE in Faker-js Faker
CVE-2026-73231
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 fak…
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Faker-js Faker — versions < 10.5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-73231?
- CVE-2026-73231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Faker-js Faker, classified under Eval Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-08-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-73231?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.