CVE-2024-21890

Description

The Node.js Permission Model does not clarify in the documentation that wildcards should be only used as the last character of a file path. For example: ``` --allow-fs-read=/home/node/.ssh/*.pub ``` will ignore `pub` and give access to everything after `.ssh/`. This misleading documentation affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20 and Node.js 21. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 3.0 •

EPSS 0.66% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com Third-Party Advisory netapp.com

Affected: NodeJS Node

References

Link	Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/2257156	issue tracking third party advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240315-0002/	third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/11/1	mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21890?: CVE-2024-21890 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21890?: To fix CVE-2024-21890, 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-2024-21890 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21890 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-21890?: CVE-2024-21890 affects NodeJS Node.

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