CVE-2026-93605

vm2 NodeVM versions before 3.12.1 contain a sandbox escape vulnerability where the DANGEROUS_BUILTINS denylist omits child_process despite blocking other host-spawning modules. Attackers can require child_process and execute arbitrary commands on the host system when NodeVM is configured with builtin:['*'] or explicit child_process allowance.

  • Published Sep 18, 2026
  • CVSS 10.0 critical
  • 0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

CVE-2026-93605 at the National Vulnerability Database