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CVE-2026-44006 - Vulnerability Analysis

CriticalCVSS: 10.0

Last Updated: May 14, 2026

vm2 - Prototype Pollution

Published: May 13, 2026Updated: May 14, 2026PoC AvailableRemote Exploitable

Overview

vm2 < 3.11.0 contains a prototype pollution caused by access to BaseHandler.getPrototypeOf, letting attackers retrieve arbitrary prototypes, exploit requires no special privileges.

Severity & Score

Severity: Critical

CVSS Score: 10.0

EPSS Score: 4.8%(Probability of exploitation in next 30 days)

Impact

Attackers can retrieve arbitrary prototypes, potentially leading to further prototype pollution or privilege escalation.

Mitigation

Update to version 3.11.0 or later.

References

https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-qcp4-v2jj-fjx8

Social Media Activity(2 posts)

TheHackerWire

@thehackerwire

May 13, 2026

🔴 CVE-2026-44006 - Critical (10) 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. 🔗 https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44006/ #CVE #vulnerability #infosec #cybersecurity #security #Tenda #patchstack

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TheHackerWire

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May 13, 2026

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-44006
Severity: Critical
CVSS Score: 10.0
Type: prototype_pollution
Status: confirmed
EPSS: 4.8%
Social Posts: 2

CWE

CWE-94

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Score

4.8%Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days