CVE-2023-30547
Critical
Description
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with whitelisted Node's built-in modules. There exists a vulnerability in exception sanitization of vm2 for versions up to 3.9.16, allowing attackers to raise an unsanitized host exception inside `handleException()` which can be used to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code in host context. This vulnerability was patched in the release of version `3.9.17` of `vm2`. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Users are advised to upgrade.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductVm2
PublishedApr 17, 2023
First seenApr 17, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-74Injection
How to fix
Update
- vm23.9.17 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vm2_project vm2 | v ≤ 3.9.16 | — |
| vm2npm | v < 3.9.17 | 3.9.17 |
Check your version
Choose the product and enter the version you run to see whether it falls in the affected range.
In the Intelligence 360 plan
Attack Surface Management
See the assets tied to your domains, the technologies they run and known vulnerabilities in one list.