vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.1, when a NodeVM is created with nesting: true, sandbox code can unconditionally require('vm2') regardless of the outer VM's require configuration — including require: false. With access to vm2, the sandbox constructs a new inner NodeVM with its own unrestricted require settings and executes arbitrary OS commands on the host.
Any application that runs untrusted code inside a NodeVM with nesting: true is fully compromised. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.1.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Vm2_Project Vm2
cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
|
— |
3.11.1
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References 6
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-8hg8-63c5-gwmx
security-advisories@github.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/11
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44007
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2477198
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https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44007.json
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50850
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