Node.js 20 Vulnerability in Experimental Permission Model

CVE-2023-32004

What is CVE-2023-32004?

A security flaw has been identified in Node.js version 20, particularly linked to the experimental permission model. This issue arises from inadequate management of Buffers within file system APIs, which can lead to unauthorized traversal paths that bypass intended file permission checks. Users leveraging this experimental feature are at risk. It is crucial for developers and system administrators to evaluate their usage of Node.js 20 and take necessary precautions to mitigate this potential exploitation.

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