REDHAT-BUG-2466531: High severity npm/vm2 vulnerability

Published May 4, 2026
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Updated

vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to version 3.11.0, VM2 suffers from a sandbox breakout vulnerability through the inspect function. This allows attackers to write code which can escape from the VM2 sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the host system. This issue has been patched in version 3.11.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
npm/vm2<3.11.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade vm2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.0

Event History

May 4, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2466531?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2466531 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2466531?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2466531, upgrade to VM2 version 3.11.0 or later.

3

What is the risk associated with REDHAT-BUG-2466531?

The risk associated with REDHAT-BUG-2466531 is rated at risk level 33.

4

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2466531?

REDHAT-BUG-2466531 is a sandbox breakout vulnerability in the VM2 framework for Node.js.

5

How does REDHAT-BUG-2466531 affect my system?

REDHAT-BUG-2466531 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system by escaping the VM2 sandbox.

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