CVE-2026-24781
Sandbox Breakout in vm2 via Inspect Function
Publication date: 2026-05-04
Last updated on: 2026-05-04
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| vm2 | vm2 | to 3.11.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-693 | The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. |
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability exists in vm2, an open source virtual machine and sandbox for Node.js. Prior to version 3.11.0, there is a sandbox breakout vulnerability through the inspect function. This means that attackers can write code that escapes the vm2 sandbox environment and execute arbitrary commands on the host system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade vm2 to version 3.11.0 or later, where the sandbox breakout issue through the inspect function has been patched.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts because it allows attackers to break out of the sandbox and run arbitrary commands on the host system. This can lead to full system compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, and potentially complete control over the affected system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability in vm2 allows attackers to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the host system, which can lead to unauthorized access and control over sensitive data.
Such unauthorized access and potential data breaches could negatively impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls to protect sensitive personal and health information.
However, specific impacts on compliance depend on the context in which vm2 is used and the nature of the data processed.