CVE-2023-32004

nodejs: Permission model bypass by specifying a path traversal sequence in a Buffer

Published Aug 15, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-36292 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.
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hackerone
Published
Updated
May 8, 2025, 4:05 PM
Reserved
May 1, 2023, 1:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 15, 2023, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:57 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 9, 2023, 12:00 AM