Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 21, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2023-37903
CVE-2023-37903
Description
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. In vm2 for versions up to and including 3.9.19, Node.js custom inspect function allows attackers to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code. This may result in Remote Code Execution, assuming the attacker has arbitrary code execution primitive inside the context of vm2 sandbox. There are no patches and no known workarounds. Users are advised to find an alternative software.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
vm2npm | <= 3.9.19 | — |
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*range: <=3.9.19
- (no CPE)range: <= 3.9.19
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/advisories/GHSA-g644-9gfx-q4q4ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-g644-9gfx-q4q4nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37903ghsaADVISORY
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230831-0007/nvdThird Party Advisory
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230831-0007ghsaWEB
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241108-0002ghsaWEB
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241108-0002/nvd
News mentions
1- vm2: Nine Sandbox Escape CVEs Disclosed in a Single-Day AdvisoryVypr Intelligence · May 29, 2026