# CVE-2024-37372: Node.js 20 and 1 other: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVE-2024-37372 is fixed in 3 products on 2 platforms, first by Node.js 20 20.15.1, released July 8, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-37372
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 3.6
- EPSS: 0.0049
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 22, 2024
- Weakness: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37372

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Node.js 20 | 20.15.1 | [Node.js 20 20.15.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs.20-20.15.1.md) | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Windows apps | Node.js 22 | 22.4.1 | [Node.js 22 22.4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs.22-22.4.1.md) | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Linux | nodejs20 opensuse-leap 15.6 | 20.15.1-150600.3.3.2 | [SUSE-SU-2024:2574-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2024-2574-1.md) | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Linux | nodejs20 sles 15.6 | 20.15.1-150600.3.3.2 | [SUSE-SU-2024:2574-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2024-2574-1.md) | Jul 22, 2024 |

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