CVE-2024-22018

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, affecting users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-read flag is used. This flaw arises from an inadequate permission model that fails to restrict file stats through the fs.lstat API. As a result, malicious actors can retrieve stats from files that they do not have explicit read access to. This vulnerability 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.

2.9

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.0 •

EPSS 0.03%

Affected: NodeJS Node

References

Link	Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/2145862
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/11/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/19/3
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240816-0007/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22018?: CVE-2024-22018 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-22018?: To fix CVE-2024-22018, 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-2024-22018 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-22018 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-2024-22018?: CVE-2024-22018 affects NodeJS Node.

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