# CVE-2022-32223: Node.js 14 and 2 others: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

CVE-2022-32223 is fixed in 13 products on 2 platforms, first by Node.js 18 18.2.0, released May 17, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-32223
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.3 (important)
- EPSS: 0.0175
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 14, 2022
- Weakness: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32223

## Description

Node.js is vulnerable to Hijack Execution Flow: DLL Hijacking under certain conditions on Windows platforms.This vulnerability can be exploited if the victim has the following dependencies on a Windows machine:* OpenSSL has been installed and “C:\Program Files\Common Files\SSL\openssl.cnf” exists.Whenever the above conditions are present, `node.exe` will search for `providers.dll` in the current user directory.After that, `node.exe` will try to search for `providers.dll` by the DLL Search Order in Windows.It is possible for an attacker to place the malicious file `providers.dll` under a variety of paths and exploit this vulnerability.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Node.js 14 | 14.20.0 | [Node.js 14 14.20.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs.14-14.20.0.md) | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Windows apps | Node.js 16 | 16.16.0 | [Node.js 16 16.16.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs.16-16.16.0.md) | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Windows apps | Node.js 18 | 18.2.0 | [Node.js 18 18.2.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs.18-18.2.0.md) | May 17, 2022 |
| Linux | nodejs amzn 2023 | 1:18.12.1-1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | nodejs-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 1:18.12.1-1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | nodejs-debugsource amzn 2023 | 1:18.12.1-1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | nodejs-devel amzn 2023 | 1:18.12.1-1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | nodejs-docs amzn 2023 | 1:18.12.1-1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | nodejs-full-i18n amzn 2023 | 1:18.12.1-1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | nodejs-libs amzn 2023 | 1:18.12.1-1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | nodejs-libs-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 1:18.12.1-1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | npm amzn 2023 | 1:8.19.2-1.18.12.1.1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | v8-devel amzn 2023 | 2:10.2.154.15-1.18.12.1.1.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2023-084](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-084.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |

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