CVE-2026-44262
CriticalPublic exploitScramble vulnerable to remote code execution via evaluation of user-controlled input in validation rules
Published May 6, 2026 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-4rm2-28vj-fj39
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-44262 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.4 v3.1) affecting dedoc/scramble (composer), scramble.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 3.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including dedoc/scramble 0.13.22.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
CVSS v3.1
9.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
3.9%
Higher than 90.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Scramble generates API documentation for Laravel project. From 0.13.2 to before 0.13.22, when documentation endpoints are publicly accessible and validation rules reference user-controlled input, request supplied data may be evaluated during documentation generation, leading to execution of arbitrary PHP code in the application context. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.13.22.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| dedoc/scramblecomposer | >= 0.13.2 | 0.13.22 |
| scramble | >= >= 0.13.2, < 0.13.22 | n/a |
Patched Releases
dedoc/scramble
0.13.22
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 6, 2026
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/44xxx/CVE-2026-44262.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44262
- exploitExploitDB-52582
- otherhttps://github.com/dedoc/scramble
FAQ
Common Questions.
Scramble generates API documentation for Laravel project.
Affected: dedoc/scramble (composer) versions >= 0.13.2; scramble versions >= >= 0.13.2, < 0.13.22. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including dedoc/scramble 0.13.22.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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