CVE-2023-32558: Path Traversal

Published Sep 12, 2023
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Updated

Node.js could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the use of the deprecated API process.binding(). By using a path traversal sequence, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the permission model.

Other sources

The use of the deprecated API process.binding() can bypass the permission model through path traversal.

This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20.x.

Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Planning Analytics<=2.0
Nodejs Node.js>=20.0.0<20.5.1
Nodejs Node.js>=20.0.0<=20.6.1

Event History

Sep 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-32558?

CVE-2023-32558 is a vulnerability in Node.js that allows the bypass of the permission model through path traversal using the deprecated API `process.binding()`.

2

Who does CVE-2023-32558 affect?

CVE-2023-32558 affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20.x.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32558?

The severity of CVE-2023-32558 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

4

How can CVE-2023-32558 be exploited?

CVE-2023-32558 can be exploited by using the deprecated API `process.binding()` to perform path traversal and bypass the permission model.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-32558?

A fix for CVE-2023-32558 is currently not available.

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