RCE in Node.js Node

CVE-2024-22020

A security flaw in Node.js allows a bypass of network import restrictions. By embedding non-network imports in data URLs, an attacker can execute arbitrary code, compromising system security. Verified on various platforms, the vulnerability is mitigated by forbidding data URLs in network imports. Exploiting this flaw can violate network import security, posing a risk to developers and servers.

Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.011 (64.4th percentile), scored .

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 64th percentile — 64.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2024-22020: held from 0.011 to 0.011.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.011 · newest: 0.011 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22020?
CVE-2024-22020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Node.js Node, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2024-07-09.
How severe is CVE-2024-22020?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-22020 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.