CVE-2023-32003: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Aug 15 2023(Updated: )
Node.js could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a missing getValidatedPath() check in the fs.mkdtemp() and fs.mkdtempSync() APIs. By using a path traversal attack, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the permission model check and create an arbitrary directory.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs Node.js | >=20.0.0<=20.5.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 | |
| <=2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://hackerone.com/reports/2037887
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JQPELKG2LVTADSB7ME73AV4DXQK47PWK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PBOZE2QZIBLFFTYWYN23FGKN6HULZ6HX/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0009/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262904
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7096528 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-32003.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'fs.mkdtemp() and fs.mkdtempSync() can be used to bypass the permission model check using a path traversal attack.'
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by using a path traversal attack to bypass the permission model check in the fs.mkdtemp() API.
Which software is affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects Node.js versions 20.0.0 to 20.5.0 and Fedora versions 37 and 38.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.
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