CVE-2023-32004

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in Node.js version 20, specifically within the experimental permission model. This flaw relates to improper handling of Buffers in file system APIs causing a traversal path to bypass when verifying file permissions. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory fedoraproject.org Third-Party Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: NodeJS Node
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/2038134 issue tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PBOZE2QZIBLFFTYWYN23FGKN6HULZ6HX/ third party advisory mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JQPELKG2LVTADSB7ME73AV4DXQK47PWK/ third party advisory mailing list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0009/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32004?
CVE-2023-32004 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-32004?
To fix CVE-2023-32004, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-32004 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-32004 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-32004?
CVE-2023-32004 affects NodeJS Node.
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