CVE-2023-32314
Critical
Description
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with Node's built-in modules. A sandbox escape vulnerability exists in vm2 for versions up to and including 3.9.17. It abuses an unexpected creation of a host object based on the specification of `Proxy`. As a result a threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox. This vulnerability was patched in the release of version `3.9.18` of `vm2`. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductVm2
PublishedMay 15, 2023
First seenMay 15, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-74Injection
How to fix
Update
- vm2_project vm23.9.18 or later
- vm23.9.18 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vm2_project vm2 | v < 3.9.18 | 3.9.18 |
| vm2npm | v < 3.9.18 | 3.9.18 |
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