CVE-2024-37372

nodejs: Permission model improperly processes UNC paths

Published Jan 9, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 3.6 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Permission Model assumes that any path starting with two backslashes \ has a four-character prefix that can be ignored, which is not always true. This subtle bug leads to vulnerable edge cases.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-36998 The Permission Model assumes that any path starting with two backslashes \ has a four-character prefix that can be ignored, which is not always true. This subtle bug leads to vulnerable edge cases.
History
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Title nodejs: Permission model improperly processes UNC paths
Weaknesses CWE-754
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

threat_severity

Low

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-22
Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Permission Model assumes that any path starting with two backslashes \ has a four-character prefix that can be ignored, which is not always true. This subtle bug leads to vulnerable edge cases.
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 3.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

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Weaknesses

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hackerone
Published
Updated
May 2, 2025, 11:03 PM
Reserved
Jun 7, 2024, 1:04 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jan 9, 2025, 1:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:38 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 9, 2025, 12:33 AM