CVE-2026-92946 (CVSS 10)

Description

vm2 before 3.11.7 contains a remote code execution vulnerability when require.external is enabled without an explicit require.root that excludes node_modules. Sandboxed code can require vm2's own package, instantiate an unrestricted NodeVM instance, and execute arbitrary host OS commands via child_process.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

10.0

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-913 CWE-913

References

Other References

https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-j3hm-6rg5-mchv https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vm2-before-3.11.7-remote-code-execution-via-require-external

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-92946? +

vm2 before 3.11.7 contains a remote code execution vulnerability when require.external is enabled without an explicit require.root that excludes node_modules. Sandboxed code can require vm2's own package, instantiate an unrestricted NodeVM instance, and execute arbitrary host OS commands via child_process. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-92946? +

CVE-2026-92946 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-92946? +

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