8.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-32004
Node.js Experimental Permission Model Buffer File System Traversal Path Bypass
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 15, 2023, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 15, 2023, 2:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-32004 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Fedoraproject fedora
1 Nodejs node.js
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-32004.

URL Resource
https://hackerone.com/reports/2038134 Issue Tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/JQPELKG2LVTADSB7ME73AV4DXQK47PWK/ Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/PBOZE2QZIBLFFTYWYN23FGKN6HULZ6HX/ Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0009/

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-32004 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-32004 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 15, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0009/ [No Types Assigned]
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 12, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions up to (including) 20.5.0 OR *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 20.0.0 up to (including) 20.5.0
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 22, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://hackerone.com/reports/2038134 No Types Assigned https://hackerone.com/reports/2038134 Issue Tracking
    Changed Reference Type https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/JQPELKG2LVTADSB7ME73AV4DXQK47PWK/ No Types Assigned https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/JQPELKG2LVTADSB7ME73AV4DXQK47PWK/ Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/PBOZE2QZIBLFFTYWYN23FGKN6HULZ6HX/ No Types Assigned https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/PBOZE2QZIBLFFTYWYN23FGKN6HULZ6HX/ Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-22
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions up to (including) 20.5.0
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 19, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/JQPELKG2LVTADSB7ME73AV4DXQK47PWK/ [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 16, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/PBOZE2QZIBLFFTYWYN23FGKN6HULZ6HX/ [No Types Assigned]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-32004 is associated with the following CWEs:

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.15 }} 0.08%

score

0.52239

percentile

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