CVE-2026-43997

vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.0, it is possible to obtain the host Object. There are various ways to use the host Object, to escape the sandbox, one example would be using HostObject.getOwnPropertySymbols to obtain Symbol(nodejs.util.inspect.custom). This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.0.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

14 May 2026, 15:37

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First Time Vm2 Project vm2
Vm2 Project
References () https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-47x8-96vw-5wg6 - () https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-47x8-96vw-5wg6 - Exploit, Vendor Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

13 May 2026, 19:17

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References () https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-47x8-96vw-5wg6 - () https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-47x8-96vw-5wg6 -

13 May 2026, 18:17

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-13 18:16

Updated : 2026-05-14 15:37


NVD link : CVE-2026-43997

Mitre link : CVE-2026-43997

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-43997


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Products Affected

vm2_project

  • vm2
CWE
CWE-94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')