# CVE-2025-27210: Node.js 20 and 2 others: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVE-2025-27210 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by Node.js 24.4.1, released July 15, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-27210
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5
- EPSS: 0.1434
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 18, 2025
- Weakness: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27210

## Description

An incomplete fix has been identified for CVE-2025-23084 in Node.js, specifically affecting Windows device names like CON, PRN, and AUX.     This vulnerability affects Windows users of `path.join` API.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Node.js | 24.4.1 | [Node.js 24.4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs-24.4.1.md) | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Windows apps | Node.js 20 | 20.19.4 | [Node.js 20 20.19.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs.20-20.19.4.md) | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Windows apps | Node.js 22 | 22.17.1 | [Node.js 22 22.17.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs.22-22.17.1.md) | Jul 15, 2025 |

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