CVE-2026-43997
vm2 Access to Host Object Enables Sandbox Escape
Summary
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
npm install vm2@3.11.0
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| vm2 | npm | All versions | 3.11.0 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-94Code InjectionMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 10.0 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-43997?
- vm2 Access to Host Object Enables Sandbox Escape This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 10.0/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-43997?
- CVE-2026-43997 affects vm2. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-43997 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
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