CVE-2026-44009
vm2: Sandbox Breakout Through Null Proto Exception
Description
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.2, 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 vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.2.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 4, 2026, 4:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44009
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c |
Solution
- Update the vm2 library to 3.11.2.
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weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-44009 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.2, This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.2. vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.2, 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 vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.2. Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50850 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44009 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2477185 Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/c33c2bb19a822847f4e01d8d87b28dd5b2c86b3e Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/v3.11.2 Added Reference https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44009.json -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: vm2 de patriksimek, Description: vm2 es una vm/sandbox de código abierto para Node.js. Antes de la 3.11.2, Esta vulnerabilidad está corregida en la 3.11.2. -
CVE Modified by 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
Sep. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/44xxx/CVE-2026-44009.json">CVE-2026-44009</a> -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm Removed Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm Removed Reference Type https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
Sep. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/44xxx/CVE-2026-44009.json">CVE-2026-44009</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50850 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44009 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2477185 Added Reference https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44009.json Removed Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50850 Removed Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44009 Removed Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2477185 Removed Reference https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44009.json -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm Removed Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm Removed Reference Type https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
Aug. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50850 Changed Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:rhdh:1'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Developer Hub', 'packageName': 'rhdh/rhdh-hub-rhel9', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_portal:2'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Self-service automation portal 2', 'packageName': 'ansible-automation-platform/automation-portal', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_portal:2.1'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.1', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '1785854226', 'lessThan': '*', 'versionType': 'rpm'}], 'packageName': 'ansible-automation-platform/automation-portal', 'collectionURL': 'https://catalog.redhat.com/software/containers/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:rhdh:1'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Developer Hub', 'packageName': 'rhdh/rhdh-hub-rhel9', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
Jul. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_portal:2'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Self-service automation portal 2', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:rhdh:1'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Developer Hub', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:rhdh:1'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Developer Hub', 'packageName': 'rhdh/rhdh-hub-rhel9', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_portal:2'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Self-service automation portal 2', 'packageName': 'ansible-automation-platform/automation-portal', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] -
CVE Modified by 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
Jun. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_portal:2'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Self-service automation portal 2', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:rhdh:1'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Developer Hub', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-653 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44009 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2477185 Added Reference https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44009.json -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44009', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'patriksimek', 'product': 'vm2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 3.11.2'}]}] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.11.2 Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
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-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm -
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 3.11.2, This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-668 Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcm