CVE-2026-24118 Details
Description
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to version 3.11.0, 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 issue has been patched in version 3.11.0.
A sandbox breakout vulnerability has been identified in vm2, an open-source virtual machine/sandbox for Node.js. This vulnerability, present in versions through 3.10.4, allows attackers to escape the vm2 sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the host system. The issue arises from the `__lookupGetter__` method, which can be exploited to access host object getters and retrieve the host `Function` constructor, enabling code execution outside the sandbox.
Users should upgrade to vm2 version 3.11.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | [email protected] |
| CWE-749 | Exposed Dangerous Method or Function | redhat-SADP |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| vm2 project vm2 | < 3.11.0 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 8, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |