CVE-2026-44005

CRITICAL
Published May 13, 2026 Modified May 14, 2026 CWE-94 CWE-1321

Description

vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. From 3.9.6 to 3.10.5, vm2's bridge exposes mutable proxies for real host-realm intrinsic prototypes and then forwards sandbox writes into the underlying host objects with otherReflectSet() and otherReflectDefineProperty(), which lets attacker-controlled JavaScript running in a default VM or inherited NodeVM mutate shared host Object.prototype, Array.prototype, and Function.prototype from inside the sandbox This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.0.

CVSS v3.1 Score

10.0
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0011
Probability of exploitation
0.29%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94
CWE-1321 CWE-1321

Affected Products

Vendor Product
vm2_project vm2

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44005? +
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. From 3.9.6 to 3.10.5, vm2's bridge exposes mutable proxies for real host-realm intrinsic prototypes and then forwards sandbox writes into the underlying host objects with otherReflectSet() and otherReflectDefineProperty(), which lets attacker-controlled JavaScript running in a default VM or inherited NodeVM mutate shared host Object.prototype, Array.prototype, and Function.prototype from inside the sandbox This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2026-44005? +
CVE-2026-44005 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0011, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-44005? +
CVE-2026-44005 affects products from vm2_project, specifically: vm2. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-44005? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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