Node.js Vulnerability in Windows Installer for Node.js by OpenJS Foundation
CVE-2023-30585

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nodejs

Status
Node
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-30585?

A vulnerability exists in the Node.js .msi installer for Windows that allows unprivileged users to manipulate the %USERPROFILE% environment variable. During a repair operation, the 'msiexec.exe' process attempts to read this variable's path from the registry. If the path does not exist, it unwittingly creates folders in arbitrary locations, which could be exploited by malicious entities. This issue emphasizes the risks associated with the environment variable management in Windows systems, specifically affecting users who install Node.js via the .msi method.

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Affected Version(s)

Node 4.0 < 4.*

Node 5.0 < 5.*

Node 6.0 < 6.*

References

https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2023-securi...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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