# DSA-5395-1: nodejs security update

DSA-5395-1, released May 2, 2023, fixes 1 CVE in nodejs (version 12.22.12~dfsg-1~deb11u4). None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High. The product is no longer supported.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/linux/dsa-5395-1
- Platform: Linux
- Released: May 2, 2023
- Priority: High (Closes CVE-2023-23920, high severity)
- CVEs: 1, exploited: 0, on CISA KEV: 0
- Vendor advisory: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-23920

## Applies to

| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| [nodejs](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/linux/nodejs.md) | Debian 11.6 (bullseye) | 12.22.12~dfsg-1~deb11u4 |

## CVEs this fix closes

| CVE | Priority | Title | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [CVE-2023-23920](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2023-23920.md) | High | Node.js 14 and 3 others: Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426) | 8.6 | 0.0045 |  |

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