# CVE-2026-92939

vm2 sandbox escape enabling native code execution via crypto.setEngine().

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-92939
- CVSS: 9.4
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- EPSS: 0.62% (percentile 49.6)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation poc, automatable no, technical impact total (assessed 2026-09-17)
- Weakness: CWE-114
- Also known as: GHSA-46pr-c5wc-xffx
- Published: 2026-09-17

## Affected versions

- patriksimek vm2: affected >= 3.11.3 and < 3.11.7; fixed in 3.11.7

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## Impact

Sandboxed JS can load attacker native libraries via crypto.setEngine(), causing host-process native code execution and full RCE.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Upgrade vm2 to >=3.11.7, disable/deny crypto builtin for untrusted sandboxes, audit and rotate secrets.

## References

- [advisory] https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-46pr-c5wc-xffx
- [advisory] https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vm2-3.11.3-through-3.11.6-native-code-execution-via-crypto-setengine

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