Critical severity9.8GHSA Advisory· Published May 13, 2026· Updated May 14, 2026
CVE-2026-44009
CVE-2026-44009
Description
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.2, This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.2.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
vm2npm | < 3.11.2 | 3.11.2 |
Affected products
3< 3.11.2+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 3.11.2
- cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*range: <3.11.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcmnvdExploitVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-9vg3-4rfj-wgcmghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44009ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/v3.11.2ghsaWEB
News mentions
1- vm2 Node.js Library Vulnerabilities Enable Sandbox Escape and Arbitrary Code ExecutionThe Hacker News · May 7, 2026