CVE-2026-92944
vm2 3.10.2 through 3.11.6 Sandbox Escape via Promise Protector
Description
vm2 versions 3.10.2 through 3.11.6 contain a sandbox escape vulnerability on Node.js 26 where Promise.prototype.finally() bypasses vm2's wrapper protections due to a stale PromiseThenLookupChain protector in V8 14.6. Attackers can exploit this by creating an async function that returns a Promise with an attacker-controlled constructor Symbol.species, allowing them to reach the host Function constructor and process object for arbitrary code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 17, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 19, 2026, 3:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update vm2 to a patched version.
- Avoid using vulnerable vm2 versions.
- Monitor for security advisories.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-27g9-p43v-cw3v Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-92944', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-19T02:30:37.300948Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description vm2 versions 3.10.2 through 3.11.6 contain a sandbox escape vulnerability on Node.js 26 where Promise.prototype.finally() bypasses vm2's wrapper protections due to a stale PromiseThenLookupChain protector in V8 14.6. Attackers can exploit this by creating an async function that returns a Promise with an attacker-controlled constructor Symbol.species, allowing them to reach the host Function constructor and process object for arbitrary code execution. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-693 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/92xxx/CVE-2026-92944.json">CVE-2026-92944</a> Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/4635ddd85839461c8ad791990023a477efefe7bd Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/7b26e81087ec88c287d9a4812f969d412f32774e Added Reference https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-27g9-p43v-cw3v Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vm2-3.10.2-through-3.11.6-sandbox-escape-via-promise-protector