CVE-2026-24120
vm2: Sandbox Breakout Through Promise Species
Description
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to version 3.10.5, the fix for CVE-2023-37466 is insufficient and can be circumvented allowing 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 3.10.5.
INFO
Published Date :
May 4, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 8, 2026, 7:29 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the vm2 dependency to version 3.10.5 or higher.
- Verify sandbox integrity after update.
- Review code for potential sandbox escapes.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-24120 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-24120.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/v3.10.5 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-qvjj-29qf-hp7p | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-qvjj-29qf-hp7p | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-24120
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.10.5 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/v3.10.5 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-qvjj-29qf-hp7p Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-qvjj-29qf-hp7p Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-qvjj-29qf-hp7p -
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 3.10.5, the fix for CVE-2023-37466 is insufficient and can be circumvented allowing 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 3.10.5. 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/releases/tag/v3.10.5 Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-qvjj-29qf-hp7p