Vulnerability Description
An untrusted search path vulnerability exists in Node.js. <19.6.1, <18.14.1, <16.19.1, and <14.21.3 that could allow an attacker to search and potentially load ICU data when running with elevated privileges.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 14.0.0, <= 14.14.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00038.htmlMailing List
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/february-2023-security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0008/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5395
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00038.htmlMailing List
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/february-2023-security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0008/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5395
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-23920?
CVE-2023-23920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). An untrusted search path vulnerability exists in Node.js. <19.6.1, <18.14.1, <16.19.1, and <14.21.3 that could allow an attacker to search and potentially load ICU data when running with elevated priv...
How severe is CVE-2023-23920?
CVE-2023-23920 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-23920?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js, Debian Debian Linux.