Sandbox Breakout Vulnerability in vm2 for Node.js
CVE-2026-24118

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Patriksimek

Status
Vm2
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-24118?

The vm2 library, an open-source sandbox for Node.js, is susceptible to a significant vulnerability that allows attackers to escape its sandbox environment. This flaw enables the execution of arbitrary commands on the host system, compromising its integrity and security. Developers using versions prior to 3.11.0 should upgrade immediately to the patched version to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

vm2 < 3.11.0

References

https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GH...
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https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/2b5f3e3a060d908...
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https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/f9b700b1c7d9ef2...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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