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9.8

vm2 sandbox can let attackers run code on host

CVE-2023-29017 · published 2 days ago
Summary

Versions of vm2 before 3.9.15 do not correctly handle certain error objects, allowing a malicious script to break out of the sandbox. This could let an attacker execute commands on the server that runs the sandbox. Update vm2 to version 3.9.15 or later to close the risk.

What to do
  • Update GitHub Actions vm2 to version 3.9.15.
  • Update vm2 to version 3.9.7-aikido.5.
  • Update rootio @rootio/vm2 to version 3.9.7-root.io.5.
  • Update vm2 to version 3.9.7-aikido.6.
  • Update rootio @rootio/vm2 to version 3.9.7-root.io.6.
  • Update vm2_project vm2 to version 3.9.15 or later.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
npm GitHub Actions vm2 < 3.9.15
Fix: upgrade to 3.9.15
– vm2_project vm2 < 3.9.15
cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Root:npm – vm2 < 3.9.7-aikido.5
< 3.9.7-aikido.6
Fix: upgrade to 3.9.7-aikido.5
Root:npm rootio @rootio/vm2 < 3.9.7-root.io.5
< 3.9.7-root.io.6
Fix: upgrade to 3.9.7-root.io.5
Original advisory text
CVE-2023-29017 in vm2 - Patched by Root
Root has patched CVE-2023-29017 in the vm2 package for Root:npm. Multiple fixed versions available.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
63% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-913Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources
Timeline
Published30 Sep 2026
Updated30 Sep 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-7jxr-cg7f-gpgv · GHSA
CVE-2023-29017 · NVD
CVE-2023-29017 · OSV
ROOT-APP-NPM-CVE-2023-29017 · OSV
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