Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

It can be, depending on how Happy DOM is integrated. If remote users or external systems can influence the ES module source code processed by Happy DOM—such as through user-generated scripts, plugins, or remote content—then the vulnerability can be exploited remotely. In closed, locally controlled test setups, the practical risk is lower but still relevant for supply-chain scenarios.

What kind of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker must be able to supply or modify ES module scripts that Happy DOM compiles with `ECMAScriptModuleCompiler`, particularly the `export { }` sections. This might occur via compromised dependencies, malicious test fixtures, CI configuration, or any feature that executes modules derived from user or third‑party input.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The safest pattern is to remove direct string interpolation of untrusted specifiers into generated JavaScript and instead operate on a structured AST representation. Export specifiers should be strictly validated as identifiers and rendered using robust code-generation utilities that cannot be tricked into emitting arbitrary expressions. Comprehensive neutralization of all execution-enabling characters, including backticks, is critical where dynamic generation remains.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

Code Injection via Export Declaration Handling (CWE-94) in Happy DOM ECMAScriptModuleCompiler

CVE-2026-33943

Published:

Mar 27, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

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Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

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Source

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Code Injection

CWE:

CWE-94

Impact:

Remote Code Execution

Severity:

HIGH RISK

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CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Code Injection

CWE:

CWE-94

Impact:

Remote Code Execution

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Code Injection via Export Declaration Handling (CWE-94) in Happy DOM ECMAScriptModuleCompiler

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.8)

PHP Code Injection via File Upload (CWE-94) in Aero CMS Admin Post Creation

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.8)

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Vulnerability Type

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