Critical severity10.0NVD Advisory· Published Sep 18, 2026· Updated Sep 21, 2026
CVE-2026-93605
CVE-2026-93605
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
vm2npm | < 3.12.1 | 3.12.1 |
Affected products
1- Range: <3.12.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4News mentions
1- vm2 npm Package: 25 Critical Sandbox Escape Vulnerabilities Disclosed TogetherVypr Intelligence · Sep 18, 2026