GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m: Duplicate Advisory Vm2: Util.getCallSites() Bypasses GHSA-v27g Host-frame Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.8
CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.8) vm2: util.getcallsites() bypasses ghsa-v27g host-frame vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves vm2: util.getcallsites() bypasses ghsa-v27g host-frame redaction, leaks host call stack. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.8
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.8

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:C/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 Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory 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: Latest secure release 
npm install vm2@Latest secure release
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-2vh9-cv26-p97m, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls vm2

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Duplicate Advisory, 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

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-r273-hxvj-fxhp. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description vm2 is a sandbox for running untrusted Node.js code. In versions <= 3.11.7, NodeVM exposes the host `util` module to the sandbox as an unfiltered shallow copy (`Object.assign({}, util)` in `defaultBuiltinLoaderUtil`), and the deprecated `sys` builtin (an alias of host `util`) is exposed through the generic builtin loader. On Node.js >= 22.9 this hands sandboxed code `util.getCallSites()`, a programmatic stack-introspection API that returns the host process's full call stack, including absolute file paths, function names, and line numbers for vm2 bridge internals and the embedding application's entrypoint. This bypasses the host-frame redaction introduced for GHSA-v27g-jcqj-v8rw, which only applies to the `Error.prepareStackTrace` formatting channel. The issue is fixed in vm2 3.11.8.

GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
vm2
npm/vm2
npm
≤ 3.11.7

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-r273-hxvj-fxhp
NVD — GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-92933
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vm2-befo... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vm2-before-3.11.8-information-disclosure-via-util-getcallsites

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m?
GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving vm2: util.getCallSites() bypasses GHSA-v27g host-frame redaction, leaks host call stack under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: vm2.
What version fixes GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is vm2 affected?
Yes, vm2 is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m?
GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m?
GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-2vh9-cv26-p97m?
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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