CVE-2026-43997
vm2: Sandbox Escape
Description
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.0, it is possible to obtain the host Object. There are various ways to use the host Object, to escape the sandbox, one example would be using HostObject.getOwnPropertySymbols to obtain Symbol(nodejs.util.inspect.custom). This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.0.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 13, 2026, 7:17 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] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update vm2 to version 3.11.0 or later.
- Review and secure sandbox configurations.
- Limit access to host objects.
- Validate all inputs carefully.
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-2026-43997.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-47x8-96vw-5wg6 | |
| https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-47x8-96vw-5wg6 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-43997
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-47x8-96vw-5wg6 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.0, it is possible to obtain the host Object. There are various ways to use the host Object, to escape the sandbox, one example would be using HostObject.getOwnPropertySymbols to obtain Symbol(nodejs.util.inspect.custom). This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-47x8-96vw-5wg6