CVE-2023-30581

HIGH

Node.js 16.0.0-16.20.1 - Authorization Bypass via __proto__ in process.mainModule

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The use of __proto__ in process.mainModule.__proto__.require() can bypass the policy mechanism and require modules outside of the policy.json definition. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental policy mechanism in all active release lines: v16, v18 and, v20. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the policy is an experimental feature of Node.js

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 5.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-862
Status published
Products (1)
nodejs/node.js 16.0.0 - 16.20.1
Published Nov 23, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026