CVE-2023-32005: Medium severity ibm planning analytics cloud vulnerability
Node.js could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to restrict file stats through the fs.statfs API in the permission model. By using the --allow-fs-read flag with a non- argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to retrieve stats from files that they do not have explicit read access to.
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A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js version 20, affecting users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-read flag is used with a non- argument.
This flaw arises from an inadequate permission model that fails to restrict file stats through the fs.statfs API. As a result, malicious actors can retrieve stats from files that they do not have explicit read access to.
This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20.
Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-32005.
Which version of Node.js is affected by this vulnerability?
Node.js version 20 is affected.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-32005?
The severity level of CVE-2023-32005 is medium with a score of 5.3.
How does this vulnerability affect Node.js users?
This vulnerability affects users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-read flag is used with a non-* argument.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Node.js version 20?
To fix the vulnerability in Node.js version 20, you should update to a version higher than 20.6.1.