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CVE-2026-92963 vm2 CVE debrief
CVE-2026-92963 debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-17T14:18:02.783Z and has not been modified since then. This vulnerability affects vm2 versions before 3.11.2, which fail to restrict access to the VM2_INTERNAL_STATE_DO_NOT_USE_OR_PROGRAM_WILL_FAIL global variable, potentially exposing sensitive sandbox internals. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification or mitigation efforts. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on this vulnerability, emphasizing the need for version verification and potential updates or mitigations.
- Vendor
- vm2
- Product
- vm2
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-17
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-18
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-17
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-18
Who should care
Defenders responsible for systems or applications using vm2 versions before 3.11.2 should assess exposure and prioritize verification or mitigation efforts.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-92963 exposes vm2 versions before 3.11.2 to potential information disclosure through internal state access. Defenders should verify versions, assess exposure, and prioritize updates or mitigations.
- Potential exposure of sensitive sandbox internals
- Need for verification of vm2 versions in use
- Possible exploitation attempts targeting vm2 internal state
- Prioritization of updates or mitigations for vm2 versions before 3.11.2
Technical summary
vm2 versions before 3.11.2 fail to properly restrict access to the VM2_INTERNAL_STATE_DO_NOT_USE_OR_PROGRAM_WILL_FAIL global variable, allowing attackers to access internal state objects through globalThis and retrieve sensitive sandbox internals. This vulnerability can lead to potential information disclosure and emphasizes the need for defenders to verify vm2 versions, assess exposure, and prioritize updates or mitigations. The vulnerability details are based on the CVE record and NVD entry, which provide source-grounded technical framing for this issue.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying vm2 versions before 3.11.2 for potential exposure and assess the need for updates or mitigations.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify vm2 versions in use and assess exposure to CVE-2026-92963
- Evaluate the need for updates or mitigations for vm2 versions before 3.11.2
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts targeting vm2 internal state
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on vm2 versions before 3.11.2 failing to restrict access to the VM2_INTERNAL_STATE_DO_NOT_USE_OR_PROGRAM_WILL_FAIL global variable, allowing attackers to retrieve sensitive sandbox internals through globalThis.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-92963 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-92963
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-92963 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-92963
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vm2-before-3.11.2-information-disclosure-via-internal-state
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.