critical10.0
CVE-2026-93605
vm2 NodeVM versions before 3.12.1 contain a sandbox escape vulnerability where the DANGEROUS_BUILTINS denylist omits child_process despite blocking other host-…
Impact
vm2 NodeVM versions before 3.12.1 contain a sandbox escape vulnerability where the DANGEROUS_BUILTINS denylist omits child_process despite blocking other host-spawning modules. Attackers can require child_process and execute arbitrary commands on the host system when NodeVM is configured with builtin:['*'] or explicit child_process allowance.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | vm2 | <= 3.12.0 | 3.12.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pq68-rvw4-xp4r
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-pq68-rvw4-xp4r
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-93605
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vm2-nodevm-before-3.12.1-remote-code-execution-via-child-process