CVE-2023-32003

MEDIUM

Node.js <20 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm

Description

`fs.mkdtemp()` and `fs.mkdtempSync()` can be used to bypass the permission model check using a path traversal attack. This flaw arises from a missing check in the fs.mkdtemp() API and the impact is a malicious actor could create an arbitrary directory. 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.

Scores

CVSS v3 5.3
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 22.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Classification

CWE
CWE-22
Status published

Affected Products (3)

nodejs/node.js < 20.5.0
fedoraproject/fedora
fedoraproject/fedora

Timeline

Published Aug 15, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026