HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2023-32004

A vulnerability has been discovered in Node.js version 20, specifically within the experimental permission model. This flaw relates to improper handling of Buffers in file system APIs causing a traver...

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in Node.js version 20, specifically within the experimental permission model. This flaw relates to improper handling of Buffers in file system APIs causing a traversal path to bypass when verifying file permissions. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NodejsNode.Js>= 20.0.0, <= 20.5.0
FedoraprojectFedora37

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-32004?

CVE-2023-32004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability has been discovered in Node.js version 20, specifically within the experimental permission model. This flaw relates to improper handling of Buffers in file system APIs causing a traver...

How severe is CVE-2023-32004?

CVE-2023-32004 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-32004?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js, Fedoraproject Fedora.