CVE-2023-29017
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
63.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with whitelisted Node's built-in modules. Prior to version 3.9.15, vm2 was not properly handling host objects passed to `Error.prepareStackTrace` in case of unhandled async errors. A threat actor could 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 3.9.15 of vm2. There are no known workarounds.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-04-06
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-29017?
vm2 is a sandbox that can run untrusted code with whitelisted Node's built-in modules. Prior to version 3.9.15, vm2 was not properly handling host objects passed to `Error.prepareStackTrace` in case of unhandled async errors. A threat actor could 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 3.9.15 of vm2. There are no known workarounds.
Is CVE-2023-29017 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-29017 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 63.2% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-29017?
CVE-2023-29017 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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