https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q2/412: vm2: sandbox escape in NodeVM with nesting:true (CVE-2026-44007)

Published May 5, 2026
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Affected Software

1 affected component
npm/vm2<=3.11.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44007?

CVE-2026-44007 has been classified as a Critical severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44007?

To fix CVE-2026-44007, upgrade to vm2 version 3.11.1 or later.

3

What versions of vm2 are affected by CVE-2026-44007?

vm2 versions 3.11.0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2026-44007.

4

What specific condition makes CVE-2026-44007 exploitable?

CVE-2026-44007 is exploitable when NodeVM is used with nesting:true and untrusted code.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44007?

CVE-2026-44007 is a sandbox escape vulnerability that allows host OS command execution.

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