CVE-2023-30581
First published: Tue Jun 20 2023(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been discovered in Node.js, where the use of proto in process.mainModule.proto.require() can bypass the policy mechanism and require modules outside of the policy.json definition.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/nodejs | <18-9020020230717125503.rhel9 | 18-9020020230717125503.rhel9 |
| redhat/nodejs | <1:16.20.1-1.el9_2 | 1:16.20.1-1.el9_2 |
| redhat/nodejs | <1:16.20.2-1.el9_0 | 1:16.20.2-1.el9_0 |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=16.0.0<16.20.1 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=18.0.0<18.16.1 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=20.0.0<20.3.1 | |
| <=2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/258615
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7096528 (Advisory)
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2023-security-releases
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2219828
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2219826
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2219825
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2219827
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2220686
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2220685
- https://github.com/nodejs/node/commit/daaa43ed967626b997439f3c708aae0925f8d85a
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4331
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4330
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4536
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4537
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-30581
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5361
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5533
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2219824
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-30581 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30581
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-30581?
CVE-2023-30581 is a vulnerability that allows the use of __proto__ to bypass the policy mechanism in Node.js.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-30581?
The severity of CVE-2023-30581 is high with a score of 7.5.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-30581?
Node.js versions 16, 18, and 20 are affected by CVE-2023-30581.
How can CVE-2023-30581 be exploited?
CVE-2023-30581 can be exploited by using __proto__ in process.mainModule.__proto__.require() to require modules outside of the policy.json definition.
How can I fix CVE-2023-30581?
To fix CVE-2023-30581, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Node.js or apply the appropriate patches provided by the vendor.
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