Vulnerability Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Node.js 20 that allowed loading arbitrary OpenSSL engines when the experimental permission model is enabled, which can bypass and/or disable the permission model. The attack complexity is high. However, the crypto.setEngine() API can be used to bypass the permission model when called with a compatible OpenSSL engine. The OpenSSL engine can, for example, disable the permission model in the host process by manipulating the process's stack memory to locate the permission model Permission::enabled_ in the host process's heap memory. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 20.0.0, < 20.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1954535Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230803-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1954535Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230803-0008/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-30586?
CVE-2023-30586 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Node.js 20 that allowed loading arbitrary OpenSSL engines when the experimental permission model is enabled, which can bypass and/or disable the permissi...
How severe is CVE-2023-30586?
CVE-2023-30586 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-30586?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.