CVE-2026-24118
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2026-24118 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to version 3.11.0, VM2 suffers from a sandbox breakout vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vm2 Project | Vm2 | < 3.11.0 |
References
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-grj5-jjm8-h35pExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-grj5-jjm8-h35pExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-24118?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-24118?
CVE-2026-24118 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24118?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2026-24118?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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