How severe is CVE-2026-44594?

CVE-2026-44594 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-44594 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44594?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-44594 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-44594 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32911.

When was CVE-2026-44594 published?

CVE-2026-44594 was published on 2026-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-44594

CVE-2026-44594 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-32911
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2026-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

esm.sh is a no-build content delivery network (CDN) for web development. In 137 and earlier, a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the esbuild plugin's handling of the browser field in package.json. An attacker can publish an npm package that causes the server to read and return arbitrary files from the host filesystem during the build process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44594?: esm.sh is a no-build content delivery network (CDN) for web development. In 137 and earlier, a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the esbuild plugin's handling of the browser field in package.json. An attacker can publish an npm package that causes the server to read and return arbitrary files from the host filesystem during the build process.
How severe is CVE-2026-44594?: CVE-2026-44594 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-44594 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44594?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-44594 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-44594 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32911.
When was CVE-2026-44594 published?: CVE-2026-44594 was published on 2026-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/esm-dev/esm.sh/security/advisories/GHSA-rg65-45m7-hq57

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