CVE-2026-44006: CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in patriksimek vm2
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.0, It is possible to reach BaseHandler.getPrototypeOf, which can be used to get arbitrary prototypes. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-44006 affects the patriksimek vm2 Node.js sandbox prior to version 3.11.0. The vulnerability allows attackers to reach BaseHandler.getPrototypeOf, which can be exploited to obtain arbitrary prototypes, leading to improper control of code generation (code injection). This can result in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is resolved in vm2 version 3.11.0. The Red Hat advisory linked confirms the vulnerability but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication or user interaction to execute arbitrary code within the vm2 sandbox environment. This leads to a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system using the vulnerable vm2 versions prior to 3.11.0.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in vm2 version 3.11.0. Users should upgrade to version 3.11.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The Red Hat advisory does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level, so users should verify the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-44006: CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in patriksimek vm2
Description
vm2 is an open source vm/sandbox for Node.js. Prior to 3.11.0, It is possible to reach BaseHandler.getPrototypeOf, which can be used to get arbitrary prototypes. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.11.0.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44006 affects the patriksimek vm2 Node.js sandbox prior to version 3.11.0. The vulnerability allows attackers to reach BaseHandler.getPrototypeOf, which can be exploited to obtain arbitrary prototypes, leading to improper control of code generation (code injection). This can result in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is resolved in vm2 version 3.11.0. The Red Hat advisory linked confirms the vulnerability but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication or user interaction to execute arbitrary code within the vm2 sandbox environment. This leads to a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system using the vulnerable vm2 versions prior to 3.11.0.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in vm2 version 3.11.0. Users should upgrade to version 3.11.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The Red Hat advisory does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level, so users should verify the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-04T21:24:36.505Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44006","vendor":"Red Hat"}]
Threat ID: 6a04ba22cbff5d8610f482c8
Added to database: 05/13/2026, 17:51:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 09:20:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 62
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