CVE-2023-28081: A bytecode optimization bug in Hermes prior to commit e6ed9c1a4b02dc219de1648f44cd808a56171b81 could be used t

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-28081 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting hermes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A bytecode optimization bug in Hermes prior to commit e6ed9c1a4b02dc219de1648f44cd808a56171b81 could be used to cause an use-after-free and obtain arbitrary code execution via a carefully crafted payload. Note that this is only exploitable in cases where Hermes is used to execute untrusted JavaScript. Hence, most React Native applications are not affected.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2023-05-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Facebook, Inc. · Vendor: facebook

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-18 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hermes || rpm -q hermes || hermes --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-28081?

hermes: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28081 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28081 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-2023-28081 affect?

CVE-2023-28081 affects hermes. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A bytecode optimization bug in Hermes prior to commit e6ed9c1a4b02dc219de1648f44cd808a56171b81 could be used to cause an use-after-free and obtain arbitrary code execution via a carefully crafted payload. Note that this is only exploitable

How urgent is CVE-2023-28081?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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