CVE-2023-32314
What it is
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.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- Exploit odds
- 8.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 8.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 9.8 CRITICAL (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 8.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-74
- Record status
- Modified
Affected
- vm2 Project vm2 < 3.9.18
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.8
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Is it in your code?
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Fix and advisories
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/d88105f99752305c5b8a77b63ddee3ec86912daf
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/3.9.18
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-whpj-8f3w-67p5
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/d88105f99752305c5b8a77b63ddee3ec86912daf
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/3.9.18
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-whpj-8f3w-67p5
References
- https://gist.github.com/arkark/e9f5cf5782dec8321095be3e52acf5ac
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/d88105f99752305c5b8a77b63ddee3ec86912daf
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/3.9.18
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-whpj-8f3w-67p5
- https://gist.github.com/arkark/e9f5cf5782dec8321095be3e52acf5ac
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/d88105f99752305c5b8a77b63ddee3ec86912daf
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/3.9.18
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-whpj-8f3w-67p5