# CVE-2020-8172: Node.js 14: TLS session reuse can lead to host certificate verification bypass in node version < 12.18.0 and < 14.4.0.

CVE-2020-8172 is fixed in 8 products on 2 platforms, first by Node.js 14 14.4.0, released June 2, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-8172
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.4 (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0607
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 8, 2020
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8172

## Description

TLS session reuse can lead to host certificate verification bypass in node version < 12.18.0 and < 14.4.0.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Node.js 14 | 14.4.0 | [Node.js 14 14.4.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs.14-14.4.0.md) | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs RHEL 8 | 1:12.18.2-1.module+el8.2.0+7233+61d664c1 | [RHSA-2020:2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs ol 8 | 1:12.18.2-1.module+el8.2.0+7636+541a18d0 | [ELSA-2020-2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-devel RHEL 8 | 1:12.18.2-1.module+el8.2.0+7233+61d664c1 | [RHSA-2020:2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-devel ol 8 | 1:12.18.2-1.module+el8.2.0+7636+541a18d0 | [ELSA-2020-2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-docs RHEL 8 | 1:12.18.2-1.module+el8.2.0+7233+61d664c1 | [RHSA-2020:2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-docs ol 8 | 1:12.18.2-1.module+el8.2.0+7636+541a18d0 | [ELSA-2020-2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-full-i18n RHEL 8 | 1:12.18.2-1.module+el8.2.0+7233+61d664c1 | [RHSA-2020:2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-full-i18n ol 8 | 1:12.18.2-1.module+el8.2.0+7636+541a18d0 | [ELSA-2020-2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-nodemon RHEL 8 | 0:1.18.3-1.module+el8.1.0+3369+37ae6a45 | [RHSA-2020:2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-nodemon ol 8 | 0:1.18.3-1.module+el8.1.0+5393+aaf413e3 | [ELSA-2020-2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-packaging RHEL 8 | 0:17-3.module+el8.1.0+3369+37ae6a45 | [RHSA-2020:2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Linux | nodejs-packaging ol 8 | 0:17-3.module+el8.1.0+5393+aaf413e3 | [ELSA-2020-2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Linux | npm RHEL 8 | 1:6.14.5-1.12.18.2.1.module+el8.2.0+7233+61d664c1 | [RHSA-2020:2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Linux | npm ol 8 | 1:6.14.5-1.12.18.2.1.module+el8.2.0+7636+541a18d0 | [ELSA-2020-2852](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-2852.md) | Jul 14, 2020 |

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