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vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. In version 3.10.4, vm2 is vulnerable to full sandbox escape with arbitrary code execution. Attacker code inside VM…
Published:
3 May 2026 at 22:00:00
Alert date:
4 May 2026 at 18:09:25
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Web Technologies, Supply Chain & Dependencies
CVE-2026-26956 affects vm2, an open source virtual machine/sandbox for Node.js. Version 3.10.4 contains a critical vulnerability allowing full sandbox escape with arbitrary code execution. Attackers can exploit code inside VM.run() to obtain the host process object and execute host commands without any host cooperation. This represents a complete compromise of the sandbox security model. The vulnerability has been addressed in version 3.10.5, and users should upgrade immediately to mitigate the risk.
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Affected products:
vm2
Node.js
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-26956
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/v3.10.5
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-ffh4-j6h5-pg66
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