Path Traversal in Node.js Node

CVE-2023-32004

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.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

EPSS: 0.021 (80.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32004?
CVE-2023-32004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Node.js Node, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-08-15.
How severe is CVE-2023-32004?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.