Sandbox Escape Vulnerability in vm2 CLI Tool by vm2
CVE-2026-92950

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Patriksimek

Status
Vm2
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-92950?

The vm2 CLI tool before version 3.11.7 is susceptible to a sandbox escape vulnerability, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code in the host Node.js environment. By supplying a crafted script that invokes require(__filename), adversaries can bypass the sandbox's protections and gain access to sensitive host modules, including file system and child process functionalities.

Affected Version(s)

vm2 0 < 3.11.7

vm2 3.11.7

References

https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GH...
vendor-advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vm2-before-3.11.7-sa...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

oran-s
.