CVE-2025-23084
Node.js Windows Drive Name Handling Path Manipulation Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, specifically affecting the handling of drive names in the Windows environment. Certain Node.js functions do not treat drive names as special on Windows. As a result, although Node.js assumes a relative path, it actually refers to the root directory. On Windows, a path that does not start with the file separator is treated as relative to the current directory. This vulnerability affects Windows users of `path.join` API.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 28, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 19, 2025, 6:45 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Node.js to the latest stable version.
- Review and test path handling in your application.
- Ensure drive names are handled correctly by Node.js.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-23084 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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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-2025-23084.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/january-2025-security-releases | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 18.0 up to (excluding) 18.20.6 *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 20.0 up to (excluding) 20.18.2 *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 22.0 up to (excluding) 22.13.1 *cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions from (including) 23.0 up to (excluding) 23.6.1 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type HackerOne: https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/january-2025-security-releases Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-22 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, specifically affecting the handling of drive names in the Windows environment. Certain Node.js functions do not treat drive names as special on Windows. As a result, although Node.js assumes a relative path, it actually refers to the root directory. On Windows, a path that does not start with the file separator is treated as relative to the current directory. This vulnerability affects Windows users of `path.join` API. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added Reference https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/january-2025-security-releases