CVE-2026-24118
VM2 Sandbox Breakout Through __lookupGetter__
Description
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to version 3.11.0, VM2 suffers from a sandbox breakout vulnerability. This allows attackers to write code which can escape from the VM2 sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the host system. This issue has been patched in version 3.11.0.
INFO
Published Date :
May 4, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 4, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update VM2 to version 3.11.0.
- Ensure sandbox configurations are secure.
- Remove any insecure dependencies.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-grj5-jjm8-h35p -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to version 3.11.0, VM2 suffers from a sandbox breakout vulnerability. This allows attackers to write code which can escape from the VM2 sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the host system. This issue has been patched in version 3.11.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added CWE CWE-693 Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/2b5f3e3a060d9088f5e1cdd585d683d491f990a3 Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/f9b700b1c7d9ef2df416666cb24e0b659140cc74 Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/v3.11.0 Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-grj5-jjm8-h35p