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…tead of dropping it OrdinaryWrappedFunctionCall passes |this| through GetWrappedValue, like an argument: a primitive crosses as is, a callable is wrapped for the target realm, and any other object throws a TypeError from the caller's realm before the target runs. JSC called the target with undefined instead, pending tc39/proposal-shadowrealm#328. That issue never changed the specification text, and V8 and SpiderMonkey implement the text. remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction, remoteFunctionCallGeneric and the remoteFunctionCallGenerator thunk now wrap |this| after the arguments. The incoming value first goes through JSValue::toThis() with ECMAMode::strict(): an identifier call like `f()` passes the resolved JSScope in the |this| slot, and that stands for undefined. The thunk does the same with a JSType range check before its wrapping loop. The thunk's loop used to wrap the arguments from the last one to the first one. Wrapping a callable reads its "length" and "name", so the order is observable. The loop now goes over the arguments in order and then |this|, the order of the specification and of the C++ paths. * JSTests/stress/shadow-realm-wrapped-function-this-value.js: Added.
WalkthroughChangesRemote ShadowRealm calls now convert and forward caller ShadowRealm wrapped
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I reviewed this PR and didn't find any bugs. Because it rewrites the hand-generated remoteFunctionCallGenerator thunk (register lifetimes, a new loop order, in-place mutation of the caller frame's this slot) and introduces an observable behavior change at a realm boundary — obj.wrapped() and similar now throw where they previously ran — a human look would still be worthwhile.
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wrapThisValuein JSRemoteFunction.cpp:toThis(strict)normalizes JSScope toundefinedbefore wrapping, mirroringProxyObject::performProxyCall; exception checks are in place after each wrap.- Thunk loop reordering: regT1 walks 1..argc then 0, regT2 is reloaded from
argumentCountIncludingThiseach iteration since it's clobbered by the C call; the JSScope check writes back toaddressFor(...(0))so the loop's slot-0 read seesundefined. exportName in modulein ShadowRealmPrototype.js: module namespace has a null prototype, soinis the own-property check the spec asks for and no longer misclassifiesundefined-valued exports.- New stress test covers both C++ paths and the thunk (via
rounds/testLoopCount), both directions, argument-slot placement, and observable wrap ordering.
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Overview
This PR aligns JSC's ShadowRealm wrapped-function call with the spec's OrdinaryWrappedFunctionCall step 8: this is now passed through GetWrappedValue instead of being hard-coded to undefined. The change spans three call paths — the two C++ host functions in runtime/JSRemoteFunction.cpp and the JIT remoteFunctionCallGenerator thunk in jit/ThunkGenerators.cpp — plus a builtin fix in ShadowRealmPrototype.js so importValue uses exportName in module rather than an === undefined comparison. A comprehensive new stress test and extensions to an existing one cover primitives, callables, non-callable objects, revoked proxies, sloppy/arrow/bound/proxy targets, both realm directions, argument slot placement across tiers, and observable wrap ordering via length/name getters.
Security risks
ShadowRealm is an isolation primitive, so the realm boundary is security-adjacent. The change does not weaken it: primitives still cross unchanged, callables are still re-wrapped for the target realm, and non-callable objects now throw before the target runs (stricter than the prior behavior of silently substituting undefined). The thunk's inline JSScope→undefined normalization writes back to the wrapper's own incoming this slot, which is the wrapper's frame and torn down on return — not shared state. The in check on a module namespace (null prototype, [[HasProperty]] answers from the export list) is a correct own-property check and cannot leak inherited names. I see no injection, auth, or data-exposure surface here.
Level of scrutiny
High. The C++ side is straightforward and follows the existing wrapArgument pattern with proper RETURN_IF_EXCEPTION handling. The thunk rewrite, however, is hand-generated machine code: the loop was changed from a simple decrementing counter to a 1..argc-then-0 sequence, regT2 is repurposed mid-function and reloaded from memory each iteration because the C call to operationGetWrappedValueForTarget clobbers it, and the JSScope detection writes to the caller-frame slot so the later loop iteration reads the normalized value. The logic reads correctly to me and the tests exercise it across tiers, but JIT thunk register-lifetime bugs are exactly the class of defect that benefits from a second reviewer familiar with CCallHelpers.
Other factors
This is a deliberate observable behavior change that the PR description flags: a wrapped function called with a non-callable object this (e.g. ({m: wrapped}).m(), or as a timer/event callback where the host supplies an object this) now throws a TypeError instead of running with undefined. That matches V8 and SpiderMonkey and the current spec text, but tc39/proposal-shadowrealm#328 is still open. The author reports Debug+ASAN passes under multiple JIT configurations, --validateExceptionChecks=true, all test/built-ins/ShadowRealm test262 tests, and Bun's own shadow-realm suites — none of which I can independently verify here. Given the thunk complexity and the intentional user-visible behavior change, a human sign-off is appropriate even though I found nothing wrong.
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…f dropping it WEBKIT_VERSION points at the preview build of oven-sh/WebKit#594. A wrapped function passes |this| through GetWrappedValue like an argument (OrdinaryWrappedFunctionCall step 8). A primitive crosses as is, a callable is wrapped for the target realm, and any other object throws a TypeError from the caller's realm before the target runs. JSC called the target with undefined instead. test/js/bun/jsc/shadow.test.js covers plain function, Proxy and bound targets, both directions, the C++ and JIT thunk call paths for every argument count, and the argument/this wrapping order.
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- Line 21: Update the test’s requireOptions configuration to enable the $ debug
helper with useDollarVM=1, so $.globalObjectFor(error) works before the realm
assertion runs.
In `@Source/JavaScriptCore/jit/ThunkGenerators.cpp`:
- Around line 1534-1536: Update the thunk’s value normalization near
remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction so it matches strict-mode JSValue::toThis: do
not replace raw global objects or JSWithScope values with undefined, while
preserving undefined normalization for the intended non-object scope cases.
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The terms globalObjectFor and useDollarVM refer to internal implementation details within the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine, which is the JavaScript engine used by WebKit (the engine behind Safari and other browsers). These are not public-facing JavaScript APIs but rather configuration and runtime settings used for engine development and testing [1][2]. 1. useDollarVM: This is a configuration option in JavaScriptCore, often accessed via the Options system, which, when enabled, exposes a special $vm object to the JavaScript environment [1]. This object provides internal testing and debugging utilities to the JavaScript level [1]. 2. globalObjectFor: This refers to internal mechanisms or functions within the JSC C++ codebase (such as functionDollarGlobalObjectFor) used to retrieve or associate a JavaScript object with its respective global object context [1]. It is frequently used in the context of ensuring that operations performed on objects, such as typed arrays or other host objects, are correctly scoped to the appropriate execution realm [1][2]. In summary, these identifiers are part of the internal machinery of the JavaScriptCore engine, primarily used by WebKit engineers to manage execution realms, expose debugging tools, and ensure proper object scoping within the engine's internal test harness [1][2].
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In WebKit's JavaScriptCore (JSC), $.globalObjectFor is a helper function exposed via the $vm object (often aliased as $ or $262) used within the JSC shell (jsc) for testing purposes [1][2][3]. Purpose and Usage: The $vm object provides internal debugging and testing utilities that are not exposed to standard web content [4][5]. $.globalObjectFor(value) is used to retrieve the global object associated with a given JavaScript value or object [1][3]. This is frequently utilized in JSTests to verify realm-related behaviors, such as ensuring that objects are created in or associated with the correct global execution context [3][6]. Accessing $vm in JSTests: To access $.globalObjectFor or other $vm methods in your tests, the jsc shell must be executed with the --useDollarVM=true flag [5][7]. While this is often the default behavior for test runners like run-jsc in the WebKit repository [8], it can be explicitly enabled for custom test scripts: $ Tools/Scripts/run-jsc --useDollarVM=true path/to/your/test.js Internal Implementation: - The function functionDollarGlobalObjectFor is defined in the JSC shell's implementation, typically found in Source/JavaScriptCore/jsc.cpp [1][2]. - It maps the globalObjectFor property on the $ object to the C++ host function functionDollarGlobalObjectFor [1][2]. - The implementation has evolved over time to ensure safety, including adding checks to handle non-object cells or cases where a global object might not be cleanly associated with the input [3][6]. Other common utilities available on the $vm object include gc() (garbage collection trigger), createRealm(), and evalScript(), which are essential for advanced debugging and validating JIT compiler behavior or memory management in the JSC engine [1][9].
Citations:
- 1: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/jsc.cpp
- 2: https://github.com/WebKit/webkit/blob/master/Source/JavaScriptCore/jsc.cpp
- 3: https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=233794
- 4: https://github.com/WebKit/webkit/blob/master/Source/JavaScriptCore/tools/JSDollarVM.cpp
- 5: https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=179647
- 6: https://trac.webkit.org/changeset/263174/webkit
- 7: https://philomates.github.io/articles/2021-10-08-jsc-intricacies-during-feature-development/
- 8: WebKit@d701e31
- 9: WebKit@41dc316
Enable the $ debug helper in this test.
$.globalObjectFor(error) is provided by the $vm debug object and requires --useDollarVM. Add --useDollarVM=1 to requireOptions; otherwise the test can fail before checking the error realm.
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In `@JSTests/stress/shadow-realm-wrapped-function-this-value.js` at line 21,
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| thisIsNotScope.append(jit.branchIfNotCell(valueGPR, DoNotHaveTagRegisters)); | ||
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- 2: https://github.com/oven-sh/WebKit/blob/1ede1d2b6da3daa96dee9de11da1e093d7211800/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSType.h
- 3: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSCell.h
- 4: https://github.com/WebKit/webkit/blob/master/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSCast.h
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- 2: https://trac.webkit.org/changeset/200426/webkit
- 3: GitHub pull request 22329 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
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JSWithScope is a class within WebKit's JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine that represents a scope created by the JavaScript with statement [1][2]. The method JSWithScope::toThis (and the broader ToThis operation in JSC) has historically been used to resolve the this value within the context of a with statement [3][4]. In JavaScript, when a function is called, the value of this is determined by specific rules; the with statement introduces an object into the scope chain, which complicates this resolution because that object can effectively become the this value in certain scenarios [3][4]. Key technical context: 1. Role in with statements: JSWithScope is used to encapsulate an object added to the scope chain via the with statement [5][6]. 2. Evolution of ToThis: Historically, JSC used a mechanism where JSScope instances (including JSWithScope) could be passed as the this value during function calls [3][7]. Recent architectural changes in WebKit have moved away from this practice due to security vulnerabilities and ECMA-262 specification compliance issues [3][4][7]. 3. Security and Spec Compliance: Using scope objects as the this value was essentially a hack to make the with statement behave as expected [3][4]. Modern WebKit implementations have replaced this with more explicit JSType checks performed specifically within the with statement, leveraging features like TaintedByWithScopeLexicallyScopedFeature [3][4]. This change aims to simplify the ToThis operation and ensure that it is primarily emitted only in sloppy mode [4][7]. For developers working within the WebKit codebase, these changes mean that the responsibility for ensuring a correct this value (e.g., using JSGlobalProxy instead of a raw global object) has been shifted to helper functions like wrapGlobalObject during function calls and evaluations [3][4].
Citations:
- 1: https://doxywizerd.github.io/webkit/class_j_s_c_1_1_j_s_with_scope.html
- 2: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/942e7a9eb528690b477252d25d21d7d9fd6fdaa3/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSGlobalObject.cpp
- 3: GitHub pull request 35527 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 4: GitHub pull request 31572 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 5: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSScope.cpp
- 6: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/Completion.cpp
- 7: WebKit@ee167b8
🌐 Web query:
site:github.com/WebKit/WebKit "FirstScopeType = GlobalObjectType" "JSWithScope"
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In the JavaScriptCore engine (used by WebKit), FirstScopeType and LastScopeType are constants defined in JSType.h used to categorize types of scopes [1]. FirstScopeType is defined as GlobalObjectType, representing the beginning of the range for JSScope types [1]. LastScopeType is defined as WithScopeType, marking the end of that range [1]. These constants define the bounds for scope-related object types within the engine's type system, where JSWithScope is a specific type of scope object that relates to the 'with' statement in JavaScript [1].
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🌐 Web query:
WebKit PR 35527 toThis JSScope JSWithScope undefined global object
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WebKit Pull Request 35527, titled "[JSC] Don't use JSScope instances as this value when calling functions," is a technical change in the JavaScriptCore engine [1]. The primary objective of this PR is to prevent the engine from passing JSScope instances (specifically those used to implement the with statement) as the this value when calling functions [1]. Previously, passing the resolved scope as this was a workaround used to facilitate the functionality of the with statement, but this practice was identified as a "footgun" and a potential source of vulnerabilities and specification compliance issues [1]. Key aspects of this change include: * Prevention of JSScope usage: It replaces the previous behavior with a JSType check, which is now performed only within the with statement using the TaintedByWithScopeLexicallyScopedFeature [1]. * Ensuring correct this values: To safely remove the old behavior, the engine now enforces that every JSC::call and JSC::evaluate is invoked with a JSGlobalProxy (representing the global object) as the this value, rather than a raw global object [1]. This is maintained through internal assertions and a new wrapGlobalObject helper [1]. * Compatibility and Performance: The change fixes minor ECMA-262 and WebIDL specification compliance issues, such as calling cross-realm getters and accessing proto from the scope [1]. Performance testing indicated that the change is neutral (+/- 0.10%) on standard benchmarks like JetStream2 and Speedometer3 [1]. This PR was authored by shvaikalesh and relates to issues identified in WebKit bug report 225397 [1].
Citations:
- 1: GitHub pull request 35527 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
🌐 Web query:
WebKit GitHub pull request 35527 JSScope this JSWithScope code
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WebKit Pull Request 35527, titled "[JSC] Don't use JSScope instances as this value when calling functions," is a technical change to the JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine aimed at removing a legacy behavior where JSScope instances were incorrectly passed as the this value during function calls [1]. Key details of the pull request include: - Purpose: The PR addresses a long-standing issue in JSC where using JSScope instances as this was a "hack" originally implemented to support the with statement [1]. This behavior often caused issues with strict mode functions and spec compliance (ECMA-262) [1]. - Implementation: The change replaces the passing of JSScope instances as this with a JSType check of the resolved scope [1]. This check is restricted to the with statement, specifically leveraging TaintedByWithScopeLexicallyScopedFeature [1]. - Safety and Compatibility: To maintain stability, the patch enforces that all JSC::call() and JSC::evaluate() invocations use JSGlobalProxy as the this value instead of the raw global object, utilizing a wrapGlobalObject() helper for enforcement [1]. - Performance: Despite adding an extra bytecode instruction to calls from scope, the change was measured to be performance-neutral (+/- 0.10%) on standard benchmarks like JetStream2 and Speedometer3 [1]. - Bug Context: This work relates to WebKit bug report 225397 and rdar://problem/77915872 [1]. The JSWithScope class mentioned in the query is a specific type of scope in JavaScriptCore used to implement the with statement [2][3]. This pull request modifies how these scopes interact with the this binding mechanism during execution [1].
Citations:
- 1: GitHub pull request 35527 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 2: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSScope.cpp
- 3: https://doxywizerd.github.io/webkit/class_j_s_c_1_1_j_s_with_scope.html
🌐 Web query:
raw.githubusercontent.com WebKit WebKit main Source JavaScriptCore runtime JSType.h "GlobalProxyType" "FirstScopeType"
💡 Result:
In the WebKit JavaScriptCore engine, JSType.h defines the JSType enumeration, which classifies the various object types within the heap [1]. Within this header file, GlobalProxyType and FirstScopeType are specific constants used to categorize and manage these types [1]. GlobalProxyType is a member of the JSType enum, representing the JavaScript global proxy object [1]. FirstScopeType is a static constexpr uint32_t constant defined in JSType.h, serving as a boundary marker for scope-related types within the engine [1]. Specifically, FirstScopeType is set to the value of GlobalObjectType, establishing the start of a range of JSTypes that represent scopes [1]. This file also defines a corresponding LastScopeType, typically set to WithScopeType, to define the inclusive range of scope types [1]. These constants are essential for the engine's internal type checking, casting, and JIT (Just-In-Time) compilation processes, allowing it to efficiently identify and handle different kinds of scope objects [1][2].
Citations:
- 1: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSType.h
- 2: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/dfg/DFGSpeculativeJIT.cpp
🌐 Web query:
"remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction" "thisIsNotScope" WebKit
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In the WebKit JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine, remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction is a C++ host function used to facilitate the invocation of JSRemoteFunction objects [1][2][3]. Specifically, it is utilized as part of the infrastructure to handle function calls that cross execution contexts, such as those occurring within Shadow Realms or remote automation protocols [4][5]. The technical terms you mentioned are associated with internal WebKit development and maintenance: 1. remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction: This is a function defined in JavaScriptCore (typically found in Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.cpp) that acts as the entry point for executing remote functions [1][2][3]. It is used when a JSRemoteFunction is invoked, ensuring the environment is set up correctly for the call [4]. Development work, such as WebKit Bug 242125, has focused on ensuring this function properly handles memory management (specifically placating MarkedArgumentBuffer overflow checks) to prevent crashes during argument wrapping or execution [6][4]. 2. thisIsNotScope: While "scope" is a common concept in WebKit—frequently appearing in CSS selectors (e.g.,:scope, @scope) [7][8] and JavaScript scope chains—the phrase "thisIsNotScope" does not appear as a standard, standalone API or primary identifier in public WebKit source code. It is likely a diagnostic message, a internal variable name, or a comment fragment related to debugging or assertions. For instance, WebKit developers frequently implement assertions to ensure that JSScope instances are not incorrectly used as the this value during function calls [9], which aligns with the engine's rigorous type checking and spec compliance efforts [9]. In summary, remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction is an internal JSC mechanism for cross-context function invocation [4][1], while terms involving "scope" in WebKit typically relate to either the CSS Scoping module or the enforcement of correct JavaScript execution contexts to prevent security and specification vulnerabilities [9][10][7][8].
Citations:
- 1: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.cpp
- 2: https://github.com/oven-sh/WebKit/blob/6d0f3aac0b817cc01a846b3754b21271adedac12/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.cpp
- 3: https://github.com/oven-sh/WebKit/blob/684d4551ce5f62683476409d7402424e0f6eafb5/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/VM.cpp
- 4: https://trac.webkit.org/changeset/291815/webkit
- 5: GitHub pull request 72119 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 6: https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=242125
- 7: GitHub pull request 21791 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 8: WebKit@ae0d407
- 9: GitHub pull request 35527 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 10: https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=241098
🌐 Web query:
github WebKit "remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction" "FirstScopeType" "storeTrustedValue"
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The terms identified in your query are associated with distinct, internal mechanisms within the WebKit JavaScriptCore (JSC) engine, rather than a single unified function or API. remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction: This refers to internal mechanisms related to JSRemoteFunction [1][2]. Specifically, it relates to the infrastructure for invoking remote functions in JavaScript, including handling argument wrapping and the materialization of JIT code for the target function [1][2]. Operations such as operationMaterializeRemoteFunctionTargetCode are used in this context to ensure JIT code is available when calling remote functions, as garbage collection (GC) may jettison previously materialized code [1][2]. FirstScopeType: This is a constant defined in the WebKit source code (specifically in Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSType.h) [3]. It is used for identifying the range of JSTypes that represent scopes in the JavaScript environment [3][4]. It is defined as static constexpr uint32_t FirstScopeType = GlobalObjectType; and marks the start of the JSScope type hierarchy [3]. storeTrustedValue: This is an internal JIT (Just-In-Time) compiler utility function used in WebKit's AssemblyHelpers [5]. It is responsible for storing a trusted value (often involving cell tags or pointers) into memory during JIT code generation [5]. It is one of several helper functions, such as branchIfCell and branchIfNotCell, used to manage object tags and type checking efficiently within generated machine code [5]. These components are part of the complex internal implementation of the JavaScriptCore engine and are typically found in the Source/JavaScriptCore directory of the WebKit repository [3][6][5].
Citations:
- 1: WebKit@c5eca45
- 2: https://trac.webkit.org/changeset/291815/webkit
- 3: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSType.h
- 4: https://github.com/WebKit/webkit/blob/master/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSCast.h
- 5: WebKit@24c7d76
- 6: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSFunction.cpp
🌐 Web query:
site:github.com/WebKit/WebKit "JSWithScope::toThis" OR "JSGlobalObject::toThis" OR "JSGlobalProxy::toThis"
💡 Result:
In JavaScriptCore (JSC), the identifiers JSWithScope::toThis, JSGlobalObject::toThis, and JSGlobalProxy::toThis refer to mechanisms used to handle the 'this' value in JavaScript function calls [1][2][3]. The concept of 'toThis' is fundamental to implementing the JavaScript specification's 'GetThisValue' and related operations, which map the value provided as 'this' to the appropriate object depending on the execution mode (sloppy vs. strict) [4]. Key Context and Recent Architectural Changes: Historically, JSC utilized various 'toThis' methods across different classes (like JSWithScope and JSGlobalObject) to normalize the 'this' value, particularly to support the 'with' statement and global scope behavior [1][2]. However, recent major architectural changes in JavaScriptCore have significantly simplified this area [1][2][3]: 1. Deprecation of JSScope-based 'this' values: It was identified as a security and specification compliance risk to allow JSScope instances (such as those created by 'with' statements) to act as the 'this' value during function calls [1][2][3]. 2. Refactoring of 'toThis': The 'toThis' functionality has been largely refactored to focus on sloppy mode normalization [1][2][3]. In strict mode, the 'this' value is generally passed as-is, adhering more closely to the ECMAScript specification [4]. 3. Reliance on JSGlobalProxy: To ensure security and correctness—especially regarding cross-origin access—JSC now enforces that function calls in the global context use a JSGlobalProxy rather than the raw global object [5][1][2][3]. The helper wrapGlobalObject is used to ensure this distinction [1][2]. 4. Elimination of Legacy Methods: Many of the specific 'toThis' methods on classes like JSScope and JSGlobalObject have been removed or replaced in favor of cleaner, more unified logic [1][2][3]. In modern JavaScriptCore, 'toThis' logic is typically handled by JSC::JSValue::toThis, which takes an ECMAMode parameter to differentiate between strict and sloppy mode behavior [4]. This method handles the conversion of primitives (like numbers or booleans) to their object equivalents in sloppy mode and ensures the correct global object is used for undefined or null inputs [6][4].
Citations:
- 1: GitHub pull request 35527 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 2: WebKit@ee167b8
- 3: GitHub pull request 31572 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 4: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSCJSValueInlines.h
- 5: GitHub pull request 70942 in WebKit/WebKit (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 6: https://github.com/WebKit/WebKit/blob/main/Source/JavaScriptCore/runtime/JSCJSValue.cpp
Keep the thunk consistent with toThis.
[FirstScopeType, LastScopeType] spans GlobalObjectType through WithScopeType. This branch therefore stores undefined for raw global objects and JSWithScope values. Strict-mode JSValue::toThis preserves object values, so remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction can pass an object on its first call while later thunk calls pass undefined. Apply the same normalization on both paths.
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In `@Source/JavaScriptCore/jit/ThunkGenerators.cpp` around lines 1534 - 1536,
Update the thunk’s value normalization near remoteFunctionCallForJSFunction so
it matches strict-mode JSValue::toThis: do not replace raw global objects or
JSWithScope values with undefined, while preserving undefined normalization for
the intended non-object scope cases. Ensure the first and subsequent thunk calls
pass the same normalized receiver value.
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Problem
thisvalue of the call. The target always runs withundefined(its own global object in sloppy mode), in both directions and for every target kind:GetWrappedValue(targetRealm, thisArgument): a primitive crosses as is, a callable is wrapped for the target realm, any other object throws a TypeError before the target runs. V8 and SpiderMonkey implement that. JSC passesjsUndefined()on purpose inremoteFunctionCallForJSFunctionandremoteFunctionCallGeneric(runtime/JSRemoteFunction.cpp) and in theremoteFunctionCallGeneratorthunk (jit/ThunkGenerators.cpp), with a note pointing at Ergonomics on WrappedFunction thisArgument throwing when it is an object tc39/proposal-shadowrealm#328. Upstreammainhas the same code.Fix
JSRemoteFunction.cpp: both host functions wrapcallFrame->thisValue()with the same helper as the arguments, after the arguments, and pass the result tocall(). The value first goes throughJSValue::toThis(globalObject, ECMAMode::strict()). An identifier call likef()puts the resolvedJSScope(aJSModuleEnvironment, the global object, ...) in thethisslot, and a callee normally only sees it throughop_to_this. Without this step every plain call of a wrapped function throws.ProxyObject::performProxyCalldoes the same before it showsthisto anapplytrap.ThunkGenerators.cpp: the thunk replaces athiscell whose type is in[FirstScopeType, LastScopeType]withundefined(the JIT form of thattoThis), then runs its wrapping loop over slots1..argumentCountand then slot 0,this. The loop used to run from the last argument down to the first. Wrapping a callable reads itslengthandname(JSRemoteFunction::finishCreation), so the order is observable. It now matches the specification and the C++ paths: arguments in order, thenthis.jsc: the newJSTests/stress/shadow-realm-wrapped-function-this-value.jspasses with no options,--useJIT=false,--useLLInt=false --forceICFailure=true,--jitPolicyScale=0 --useConcurrentJIT=false,--useDFGJIT=false, and--validateExceptionChecks=true. The othershadow-realm*andexception-in-wrap-argument-for-shadow-realm.jsstress tests and all 64test/built-ins/ShadowRealmtest262 tests still pass. A Bun debug build on this branch passes the new cases in Bun'stest/js/bun/jsc/shadow.test.js(they fail on the current pin) and Bun'stest-shadow-realm*Node.js tests.Background
JSRemoteFunctionis the wrapper a callable gets when it crosses a ShadowRealm boundary. Calling it wraps each argument for the target's realm, calls the target there, and wraps the result for the caller's realm.VM::getRemoteFunction(isJSFunction)picksremoteFunctionCallForJSFunctionplus theremoteFunctionCallGeneratorJIT thunk for a plainJSFunctiontarget, andremoteFunctionCallGenericfor anything else (Proxy, bound function, host function).operationGetWrappedValueForTargetcall per object slot.JSRemoteFunctionframe is rewritten into a TypeError of the wrapper's realm bysanitizeRemoteFunctionException(interpreter/Interpreter.cpp). That is how the TypeError for an objectthisreaches the caller in the right realm on every path.