CVE-2026-24781 - Vulnerability Analysis
CriticalCVSS: 9.8Last Updated: May 4, 2026
vm2 - Remote Code Execution
Published: May 4, 2026Updated: May 4, 2026Remote Exploitable
Overview
vm2 < 3.11.0 contains a sandbox breakout caused by the inspect function, letting attackers execute arbitrary commands on the host system, exploit requires crafted code execution within the sandbox.
Severity & Score
Severity: Critical
CVSS Score: 9.8
Impact
Attackers can escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the host system, leading to full system compromise.
Mitigation
Upgrade to version 3.11.0 or later.
References
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/8d30d93213c1898b3e035298b89a814970dd1189
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/bdd3d15e57bc4ec5e70365cd79f7cb0256e5f88c
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/fd266d084e0a3322d0f71ba2a8dc4c96cd030228
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/v3.11.0
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-v37h-5mfm-c47c
Related Resources
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-24781
- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS Score
- 9.8
- Type
- sandbox_breakout
- Status
- new
CWE
- CWE-94
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H