Node.js Policy Bypass in All Active Release Lines
CVE-2023-32002

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Nodejs

Status
Node
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-32002?

This issue arises from the use of Module._load(), which can be exploited to bypass the policy enforcement mechanism. It allows the loading of modules that are not defined within the policy.json, compromising the intended security framework. This vulnerability impacts all users of the experimental policy feature across Node.js versions 16.x, 18.x, and 20.x, raising concerns for developers relying on this security configuration.

Affected Version(s)

Node 4.0 < 4.*

Node 5.0 < 5.*

Node 6.0 < 6.*

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/1960870
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0009/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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