Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 14.0.0, <= 14.14.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1447455Permissions Required
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2022-security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220915-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1447455Permissions Required
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2022-security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220915-0001/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-32223?
CVE-2022-32223 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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 Window...
How severe is CVE-2022-32223?
CVE-2022-32223 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32223?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js, Microsoft Windows.