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.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-8hg8-63c5-gwmx | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/11 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
14 May 2026, 15:18
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-8hg8-63c5-gwmx - Exploit, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/11 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* | |
| First Time |
Vm2 Project vm2
Vm2 Project |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-05-13 18:16
Updated : 2026-05-14 15:18
NVD link : CVE-2026-44007
Mitre link : CVE-2026-44007
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-44007
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Products Affected
vm2_project
- vm2
CWE
CWE-284
Improper Access Control