CVE-2023-37903

Sandbox Escape in vm2

Description

vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. In vm2 for versions up to and including 3.9.19, Node.js custom inspect function allows attackers to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code. This may result in Remote Code Execution, assuming the attacker has arbitrary code execution primitive inside the context of vm2 sandbox. There are no patches and no known workarounds. Users are advised to find an alternative software.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 35.57% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: patriksimek vm2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-g644-9gfx-q4q4 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230831-0007/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37903?
CVE-2023-37903 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37903?
To fix CVE-2023-37903, 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-2023-37903 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-37903 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~36% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37903?
CVE-2023-37903 affects patriksimek vm2.
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