Vulnerability intelligence

CVE-2026-24120

vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to version 3.10.5, the fix for CVE-2023-37466 is insufficient and can be circumvented allowing attackers to write code which can escape from the VM2 sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the host system. This issue has been patched in version 3.10.5.

CVSS Score

9.8

Critical

EPSS — Exploit Probability

0.9%

Riskier than 56% of all CVEs

Exploitation

Not in CISA KEV

No federal exploitation record

Remediation

unknown

Check vendor advisories

NVD entry PoC / advisory

1 article across 1 outlet · first covered May 7, 2026 · latest May 7, 2026

Coverage timeline

Critical vm2 Node.js flaws expose systems to sandbox escapes
thehackernews.com · May 7, 2026