CVE-2022-36067
vm2 vulnerable to Sandbox Escape before v3.9.11
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with whitelisted Node's built-in modules. In versions prior to version 3.9.11, a threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox. This vulnerability was patched in the release of version 3.9.11 of vm2. There are no known workarounds.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
vm2 vulnerable to Sandbox Escape before v3.9.11
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with whitelisted Node's built-in modules. In versions prior to version 3.9.11, a threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox. This vulnerability was patched in the release of version 3.9.11 of vm2. There are no known workarounds.
- Record
CVE-2022-36067- CVSS 3.1
- 10.0 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-913
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-6880
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with whitelisted Node's built-in modules. In versions prior to version 3.9.11, a threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox. This vulnerability was patched in the release of version 3.9.11 of vm2. There are no known workarounds.
- Record
EUVD-2022-6880- CVSS 3.1
- 10.0 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mrgp-mrhc-5jrq
vm2 vulnerable to Sandbox Escape resulting in Remote Code Execution on host
Impact
A threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox.
Patches
This vulnerability was patched in the release of version 3.9.11 of vm2
Workarounds
None.
References
Github Issue - https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/issues/467 The file that was patched - https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/blob/master/lib/setup-sandbox.js#L71 The commit with the patch - https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/d9a7f3cc995d3d861e1380eafb886cb3c5e2b873#diff-b1a515a627d820118e76d0e323fe2f0589ed50a1eacb490f6c3278fe3698f164
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in VM2
- Record
GHSA-mrgp-mrhc-5jrq- CVSS 3.1
- 10.0 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-913
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with whitelisted Node's built-in modules. In versions prior to version 3.9.11, a threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox. This vulnerability was patched in the release of version 3.9.11 of vm2. There are no known workarounds.
- Record
CVE-2022-36067- CVSS 3.1
- 10.0 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-913
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
vm2 vulnerable to Sandbox Escape before v3.9.11
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with whitelisted Node's built-in modules. In versions prior to version 3.9.11, a threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox. This vulnerability was patched in the release of version 3.9.11 of vm2. There are no known workarounds.
- Record
CVE-2022-36067- CVSS 3.1
- 10.0 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-913
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-mrgp-mrhc-5jrq
vm2 vulnerable to Sandbox Escape resulting in Remote Code Execution on host
Impact
A threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox.
Patches
This vulnerability was patched in the release of version 3.9.11 of vm2
Workarounds
None.
References
Github Issue - https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/issues/467 The file that was patched - https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/blob/master/lib/setup-sandbox.js#L71 The commit with the patch - https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/d9a7f3cc995d3d861e1380eafb886cb3c5e2b873#diff-b1a515a627d820118e76d0e323fe2f0589ed50a1eacb490f6c3278fe3698f164
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in VM2
- Record
GHSA-mrgp-mrhc-5jrq- CVSS 3.1
- 10.0 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-913
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVROOT-APP-NPM-CVE-2022-36067 No score
CVE-2022-36067 in vm2 - Patched by Root
Root has patched CVE-2022-36067 in the vm2 package for Root:npm. Multiple fixed versions available.
- Record
ROOT-APP-NPM-CVE-2022-36067- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
vm2npm |
before 3.9.11 | 3.9.11 |
vm2Root:npm |
before 3.9.7-aikido.3 | 3.9.7-aikido.33.9.7-aikido.13.9.7-aikido.43.9.7-aikido.23.9.7-aikido.53.9.7-aikido.6 |
@rootio/vm2Root:npm |
before 3.9.7-root.io.3 | 3.9.7-root.io.33.9.7-root.io.13.9.7-root.io.43.9.7-root.io.23.9.7-root.io.53.9.7-root.io.6 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PoC in GitHub | 0x1nsomnia/CVE-2022-36067-vm2-POC-webapp | 2022-10-12 |
| PoC in GitHub | prathamhasnotchanged/Exploit-For-CVE-2022-36067 | 2022-11-05 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV, PoC in GitHub |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2022-36067 is a critical vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Patriksimek Vm2, published September 6, 2022. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 47.9%, the 98th percentile. Fixed in vm2 3.9.11.
References
github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-mrgp-mrhc-5jrq
oxeye.io/blog/vm2-sandbreak-vulnerability-cve-2022-36067
security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221017-0002