CRITICAL 10.0 NVD
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. S
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.
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-e
This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 was published on 2026-09-17 via NVD.
Risk Timeline
CVE Disclosed2026-09-17 · -1 days ago
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