vm2 allows a sandboxed plugin to execute native code through `node:sqlite`

Date Oct 1, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท vm2
CVE CVE-2026-92938
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-92938

Summary

vm2 allows a sandboxed plugin to execute native code through `node:sqlite`

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for vm2. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 48% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether vm2 is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.6%; percentile: 48%.

Sources

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