CVE-2026-44007: vm2 NodeVM `nesting: true` bypasses `require: false` allowing sandbox escape and arbitrary OS command execution
CRITICAL
CVSS 9.1
Exploit Available
1 PoC
Published: May 7, 2026 | Last Modified: May 7, 2026
Description
vm2 NodeVM `nesting: true` bypasses `require: false` allowing sandbox escape and arbitrary OS command execution
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- Critical CVSS score indicates maximum severity — remote code execution, authentication bypass, or complete system compromise is likely possible.
- 1 proof-of-concept exploit available on GitHub. Public exploit code lowers the barrier for both researchers and attackers.
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Proof-of-Concept Exploits (1)
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