CVE-2026-93605

Critical

Description

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.

SeverityCritical

CVSS10.0

Exploit probability—

ProductVm2

PublishedSep 18, 2026

First seenSep 18, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-693CWE-693

How to fix

Update

vm23.12.1 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-pq68-rvw4-xp4r

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
vm2npm	v < 3.12.1	3.12.1

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