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vm2 Node.js Library Vulnerabilities Enable Sandbox Escape and Arbitrary Code Execution

CVE-2026-44009 (CVSS score: 9.8) - A vulnerability that allows sandbox escape via a null proto exception and permits an ...
InfoWorld

13 new critical holes in JavaScript sandbox allow execution of arbitrary code

Thirteen critical vulnerabilities have been found in the vm2 JavaScript sandbox package that could allow an attacker’s code ...

Critical vm2 sandbox bug lets attackers execute code on hosts

A critical vulnerability in the popular Node.js sandboxing library vm2 allows escaping the sandbox and executing arbitrary ...
Fox 5

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

Judge blocks certification and declares the referendum void. Fairfax County’s strong "yes" vote helped the measure pass statewide. Virginia attorney general plans an appeal. VIENNA, Va. - A Virginia ...
InfoWorld

Is your Node.js project really secure?

Node.js does not need more theatrical security output. It needs better developer workflow infrastructure. It needs tools that ...
decrypt

Google Maps Lets Filmmakers Scout Movie Scenes Using AI and Street View Data

Add Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Google unveiled the AI-powered Maps Imagery Grounding on Wednesday at Cloud Next. The tool lets filmmakers generate AI ...
New York Post

Virginia court blocks implementation of Democrat-drawn congressional map called ‘blatant power grab’

A Virginia court on Wednesday blocked the state from enacting new congressional districts that could allow Democrats to flip four Republican House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. Tazewell County ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI

Google has unveiled new generative AI features for its mapping and geospatial apps that are designed with enterprise users in mind. The new features, announced at Cloud Next in Las Vegas this week, ...
The New York Times

Virginia Voting Today on Map That Could Hand 4 House Seats to Democrats

Republicans have built a small advantage from the gerrymandering clash so far, but Virginia voters could change that. Changed maps Action taken to change maps +5 +1 +5 +1 +1–2 Reid J. Epstein reported ...
CNN

Pinwheels and the ‘lobster district’: How Virginia Democrats drew up a US House map to all but lock out Republicans

Virginia Democrats hope the new congressional map voters approved Tuesday will flip four Republican House districts, delivering 10 of 11 seats in a state former Vice President Kamala Harris won with ...
Bleeping Computer

Critical flaw in Protobuf library enables JavaScript code execution

Proof-of-concept exploit code has been published for a critical remote code execution flaw in protobuf.js, a widely used JavaScript implementation of Google's Protocol Buffers. The tool is highly ...
CBS News

Maps show more severe storms forecast for central U.S. after days of tornadoes, flooding

The threat of strong tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and flash flooding is returning to the central U.S. Friday evening into the start of the weekend, forecasters say. Several twisters have ...