CVE-2023-32004

HIGH

Node.js 20.0.0-20.4.9 - Path Traversal in Experimental Permission Model

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (4)

Core 4

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0012
EPSS Percentile 30.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (3)
fedoraproject/fedora 37
fedoraproject/fedora 38
nodejs/node.js 20.0.0 - 20.5.0
Published Aug 15, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026