CVE-2023-32004

Node.js 20: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVE-2023-32004 is fixed in Node.js 20 on 1 platform by Node.js 20 20.5.1 (version 20.5.1), released August 9, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

High
CVSS
8.8
No vendor severity
Exploitation
None reported
No vendor assessment
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0213
82nd percentile

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.

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Windows apps
Node.js 20 20.5.1 Node.js 20 20.5.1 Aug 9, 2023

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