CVE-2026-93605 vm2 NodeVM before 3.12.1 Remote Code Execution via child_process
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the host system by bypassing the vm2 sandbox when child_process is allowed.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-93605?
CVE-2026-93605 is a critical code injection vulnerability in patriksimek vm2, published on 18 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
vm2 NodeVM versions before 3.12.1 contain a sandbox escape vulnerability where the DANGEROUS_BUILTINS denylist omits child_process despite blocking other host-spawning modules. Attackers can require child_process and execute arbitrary commands on the host system when NodeVM is configured with builtin:['*'] or explicit child_process allowance.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-93605?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including vm2.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
vm2 npm | All versions | 3.12.1 |
vm2 npm | All versions | 3.12.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-93605?
Upgrade vm2 to 3.12.1 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-93605 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-93605 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as CLSA-2026-1791626237, CLSA-2026-1791666662, ECHO-bc31-8f22-cdd1, GHSA-pq68-rvw4-xp4r, MINI-wr7h-x422-3fvw, ROOT-APP-NPM-CVE-2026-93605.