Node.js is vulnerable to Hijack Execution Flow: DLL Hijacking under certain conditions on Windows platforms.This vulnerability can be exploited if the victim has the following dependencies on a Windows machine:* OpenSSL has been installed and “C:\Program Files\Common Files\SSL\openssl.cnf” exists.Whenever the above conditions are present, `node.exe` will search for `providers.dll` in the current user directory.After that, `node.exe` will try to search for `providers.dll` by the DLL Search Order in Windows.It is possible for an attacker to place the malicious file `providers.dll` under a variety of paths and exploit this vulnerability.
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2022-security-releases/ | patch vendor advisory |
| https://hackerone.com/reports/1447455 | permissions required |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220915-0001/ | third party advisory |