#VU76528 Security features bypass in vm2 - CVE-2023-32313

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76528

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32313

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vm2
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Patrik Simek

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to the possibility to get a read-write reference to the node `inspect` method and edit options for `console.log`. A remote attacker can edit options for the `console.log` command.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vm2: 3.9.0 - 3.9.17

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External links
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/5206ba25afd86ef547a2c9d48d46ca7a9e6ec238
https://gist.github.com/arkark/c1c57eaf3e0a649af1a70c2b93b17550
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/3.9.18
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-p5gc-c584-jj6v

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.