CVE-2023-26486: Vega is a visualization grammar, a declarative format for creating, saving, and sharing interactive visualizat

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CVE-2023-26486 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting vega-functions, vega. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vega is a visualization grammar, a declarative format for creating, saving, and sharing interactive visualization designs. The Vega `scale` expression function has the ability to call arbitrary functions with a single controlled argument. The scale expression function passes a user supplied argument group to getScale, which is then used as if it were an internal context. The context.scales[name].value is accessed from group and called as a functi

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: vega project · vega-functions project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-04 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vega-functions project vega-functions UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.13.1

Fixed in: 5.13.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls vega-functions

2. UPGRADE to 5.13.1

npm install vega-functions@">=5.13.1"

vega project vega UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.23.0

Fixed in: 5.23.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls vega

2. UPGRADE to 5.23.0

npm install vega@">=5.23.0"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-26486?

vega-functions: upgrade to 5.13.1; vega: upgrade to 5.23.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-26486 being exploited?

CVE-2023-26486 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-26486 affect?

CVE-2023-26486 affects vega-functions, vega. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Vega is a visualization grammar, a declarative format for creating, saving, and sharing interactive visualization designs. The Vega `scale` expression function has the ability to call arbitrary functions with a single controlled argument. T

How urgent is CVE-2023-26486?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-66648 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE vega-functions provides function implementations for the Vega expression language
CVE-2025-26619 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE UPGRADE Vega is a visualization grammar, a declarative format for creating, saving, and sharing interactive visualizat
CVE-2023-26487 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE Vega is a visualization grammar, a declarative format for creating, saving, and sharing interactive visualizat

References

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