CVE-2023-37466

Public Exploit
vm2 Sandbox Escape vulnerability

Description

vm2 is an advanced vm/sandbox for Node.js. The library contains critical security issues and should not be used for production. The maintenance of the project has been discontinued. In vm2 for versions up to 3.9.19, `Promise` handler sanitization can be bypassed with the `@@species` accessor property allowing attackers to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code, potentially allowing remote code execution inside the context of vm2 sandbox.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.08% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: patriksimek vm2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-cchq-frgv-rjh5 vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37466?
CVE-2023-37466 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37466?
To fix CVE-2023-37466, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-37466 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-37466 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37466?
CVE-2023-37466 affects patriksimek vm2.
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