CVE-2026-44009

Name: CVE-2026-44009
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-13T18:16:17.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-44009 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 3.11.2, This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.2, This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vm2 Project	Vm2	< 3.11.2

References

https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcmExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcmExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44009?

vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.2, This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.2.

How severe is CVE-2026-44009?

CVE-2026-44009 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44009?

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-2026-44009?

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Source: NVD / NIST