Vulnerability Description
The Node.js Permission Model does not clarify in the documentation that wildcards should be only used as the last character of a file path. For example: ``` --allow-fs-read=/home/node/.ssh/*.pub ``` will ignore `pub` and give access to everything after `.ssh/`. This misleading documentation 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 20.0.0, < 20.11.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/11/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/2257156Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240315-0002/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/11/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/2257156Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240315-0002/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-21890?
CVE-2024-21890 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Node.js Permission Model does not clarify in the documentation that wildcards should be only used as the last character of a file path. For example: ``` --allow-fs-read=/home/node/.ssh/*.pub ``` ...
How severe is CVE-2024-21890?
CVE-2024-21890 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-21890?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.