CVE-2023-32314
Sandbox Escape
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with Node's built-in modules. A sandbox escape vulnerability exists in vm2 for versions up to and including 3.9.17. It abuses an unexpected creation of a host object based on the specification of Proxy. As a result 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 3.9.18 of vm2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
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
Sandbox Escape
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with Node's built-in modules. A sandbox escape vulnerability exists in vm2 for versions up to and including 3.9.17. It abuses an unexpected creation of a host object based on the specification of Proxy. As a result 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 3.9.18 of vm2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2023-32314- CVSS 3.1
- 9.8 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-74
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-1640
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with Node's built-in modules. A sandbox escape vulnerability exists in vm2 for versions up to and including 3.9.17. It abuses an unexpected creation of a host object based on the specification of Proxy. As a result 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 3.9.18 of vm2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
- Record
EUVD-2023-1640- CVSS 3.1
- 9.8 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-whpj-8f3w-67p5
vm2 Sandbox Escape vulnerability
A sandbox escape vulnerability exists in vm2 for versions up to 3.9.17. It abuses an unexpected creation of a host object based on the specification of Proxy.
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 3.9.18 of vm2.
Workarounds
None.
References
PoC - https://gist.github.com/arkark/e9f5cf5782dec8321095be3e52acf5ac
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in VM2
Thanks to @arkark (Takeshi Kaneko) of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc. for disclosing this vulnerability.
- Record
GHSA-whpj-8f3w-67p5- CVSS 3.1
- 9.8 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-74
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with Node's built-in modules. A sandbox escape vulnerability exists in vm2 for versions up to and including 3.9.17. It abuses an unexpected creation of a host object based on the specification of Proxy. As a result 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 3.9.18 of vm2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2023-32314- CVSS 3.1
- 9.8 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - 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-74
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
Sandbox Escape
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with Node's built-in modules. A sandbox escape vulnerability exists in vm2 for versions up to and including 3.9.17. It abuses an unexpected creation of a host object based on the specification of Proxy. As a result 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 3.9.18 of vm2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2023-32314- CVSS 3.1
- 9.8 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-74
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-whpj-8f3w-67p5
vm2 Sandbox Escape vulnerability
A sandbox escape vulnerability exists in vm2 for versions up to 3.9.17. It abuses an unexpected creation of a host object based on the specification of Proxy.
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 3.9.18 of vm2.
Workarounds
None.
References
PoC - https://gist.github.com/arkark/e9f5cf5782dec8321095be3e52acf5ac
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in VM2
Thanks to @arkark (Takeshi Kaneko) of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc. for disclosing this vulnerability.
- Record
GHSA-whpj-8f3w-67p5- CVSS 3.1
- 9.8 Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-74
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVROOT-APP-NPM-CVE-2023-32314 No score
CVE-2023-32314 in vm2 - Patched by Root
Root has patched CVE-2023-32314 in the vm2 package for Root:npm. Multiple fixed versions available.
- Record
ROOT-APP-NPM-CVE-2023-32314- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
vm2npm |
before 3.9.18 | 3.9.18 |
vm2Root:npm |
before 3.9.17-aikido.11 | 3.9.17-aikido.113.9.17-aikido.123.9.17-aikido.43.9.17-aikido.133.9.17-aikido.53.9.17-aikido.63.9.17-aikido.73.9.17-aikido.83.9.17-aikido.93.9.17-aikido.103.9.7-aikido.53.9.7-aikido.6 |
@rootio/vm2Root:npm |
before 3.9.17-root.io.1 | 3.9.17-root.io.13.9.17-root.io.23.9.17-root.io.33.9.17-root.io.113.9.17-root.io.123.9.17-root.io.43.9.17-root.io.133.9.17-root.io.53.9.17-root.io.63.9.17-root.io.73.9.17-root.io.83.9.17-root.io.93.9.17-root.io.103.9.7-root.io.53.9.7-root.io.6 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PoC in GitHub | AdarkSt/Honeypot_Smart_Infrastructure | 2024-04-02 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases, published | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV, PoC in GitHub |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-32314 is a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) in Patriksimek Vm2, published May 15, 2023. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 8.13%, the 94th percentile. Fixed in vm2 3.9.18.
References
github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-whpj-8f3w-67p5
gist.github.com/arkark/e9f5cf5782dec8321095be3e52acf5ac
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32314