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CVE-2026-44005: vm2 package may let attackers run code
CVE-2026-44005 · published 3 days ago
Summary
The vm2 library used in several projects can be tricked into executing malicious code, which could let an attacker take control of your system. Updated versions have been released that fix the issue. Upgrade to the latest vm2 version in all affected projects as soon as possible.
What to do
- Update vm2 to version 3.9.17-aikido.10.
- Update rootio @rootio/vm2 to version 3.9.17-root.io.10.
- Update GitHub Actions vm2 to version 3.11.0.
- Update rootio @rootio/vm2 to version 3.10.5-root.io.3.
- Update rootio @rootio/vm2 to version 3.10.5-root.io.4.
- Update rootio @rootio/vm2 to version 3.10.5-root.io.5.
- Update rootio @rootio/vm2 to version 3.10.5-root.io.6.
- Update GitHub Actions vm2 to version 3.10.5-aikido.6.
- Update rootio @rootio/vm2 to version 3.9.17-root.io.7.
- Update GitHub Actions vm2 to version 3.9.17-aikido.7.
- Update rootio @rootio/vm2 to version 3.9.17-root.io.9.
- Update GitHub Actions vm2 to version 3.9.17-aikido.9.
- Update vm2_project vm2 to version 3.11.0 or later.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root:npm | – | vm2 |
< 3.9.17-aikido.10 Fix: upgrade to 3.9.17-aikido.10
|
| Root:npm | rootio | @rootio/vm2 |
< 3.9.17-root.io.10 < 3.10.5-root.io.3 < 3.10.5-root.io.4 < 3.10.5-root.io.5 < 3.10.5-root.io.6 < 3.9.17-root.io.7 < 3.9.17-root.io.9 Fix: upgrade to 3.9.17-root.io.10
|
| npm | GitHub Actions | vm2 |
>= 3.9.6, <= 3.10.5 Fix: upgrade to 3.11.0
|
| Root:npm | GitHub Actions | vm2 |
< 3.10.5-aikido.6 < 3.9.17-aikido.7 < 3.9.17-aikido.9 Fix: upgrade to 3.10.5-aikido.6
|
| – | patriksimek | vm2 | >= 3.9.6, < 3.11.0 |
| – | vm2_project | vm2 |
>= 3.9.6, < 3.11.0 cpe:2.3:a:vm2_project:vm2:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* |
Original advisory text
CVE-2026-44005 in vm2 - Patched by Root
Root has patched CVE-2026-44005 in the vm2 package for Root:npm. Multiple fixed versions available.
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44005
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/v3.11.0
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vwrp-x96c-mhwq
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44005.json
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44005
- https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/44xxx/CVE-2026-44005... Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2477205
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50850
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-vwrp-x96c-mhwq Exploit Vendor Advisory
Severity
10.0
Critical
CVSS 3.1: 10.0 (GHSA)
CVSS 3.1: 10.0 (OSV)
Exploitation
EPSS <1%
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
CWE-1321Prototype Pollution
CWE-653Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization
Timeline
Published22 Sep 2026
Updated25 Sep 2026
First seen7 May 2026
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