GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f: Vm2 Vm2 Has Access To `VM2_INTERNAL_STATE_DO_NOT_USE_OR_PROGRAM_WILL_FAIL` Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.3
CWE-693
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) vm2 has access to `vm2_internal_state_do_not_use_or_program_will_fail` vulnerability (CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure) affecting Vm2 libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves vm2 has access to `vm2_internal_state_do_not_use_or_program_will_fail`. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.11.2.

GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
Affected Product Vm2
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Vm2 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

vm2 fixed: 3.11.2 
npm install vm2@3.11.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls vm2

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls vm2

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Vm2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.11.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls vm2 command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure, where the product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. In Vm2, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Summary https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-wp5r-2gw5-m7q7 is not fully patched. ### Details It is still possible to get access to `VM2_INTERNAL_STATE_DO_NOT_USE_OR_PROGRAM_WILL_FAIL`. ### PoC ```js const {VM} = require("vm2"); const vm = new VM(); console.log(vm.run(` globalThis['VM2_INTERNAL_STATE_DO_NOT_USE_OR_PROGRAM_WILL_FAIL'] `)); ```

GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f Affected Vm2 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.11.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
vm2
npm/vm2
npm
< 3.11.2
3.11.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f
Vm2 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2
Vm2 Release RELEASE
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/v3.11.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f?
GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f is a security vulnerability in Vm2 involving vm2 has access to `VM2_INTERNAL_STATE_DO_NOT_USE_OR_PROGRAM_WILL_FAIL` under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure.
Which Vm2 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.11.2 across affected packages: vm2.
What version fixes GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f?
Upgrading to 3.11.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is vm2 affected?
Yes, vm2 is affected in releases prior to 3.11.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.11.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f?
GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f?
GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f is classified under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure (The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-2cm2-m3w5-gp2f?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls vm2'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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