CVE-2023-32003
Published: 15 August 2023
`fs.mkdtemp()` and `fs.mkdtempSync()` can be used to bypass the permission model check using a path traversal attack. This flaw arises from a missing check in the fs.mkdtemp() API and the impact is a malicious actor could create an arbitrary directory. 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.
Priority
Status
Package | Release | Status |
---|---|---|
nodejs Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
bionic |
Needs triage
|
focal |
Needs triage
|
|
jammy |
Needs triage
|
|
lunar |
Ignored
(end of life, was needs-triage)
|
|
mantic |
Needs triage
|
|
noble |
Needs triage
|
|
trusty |
Needs triage
|
|
upstream |
Not vulnerable
(debian: Only affects 20.x and later)
|
|
xenial |
Needs triage
|
Severity score breakdown
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Base score | 5.3 |
Attack vector | Network |
Attack complexity | Low |
Privileges required | None |
User interaction | None |
Scope | Unchanged |
Confidentiality | None |
Integrity impact | Low |
Availability impact | None |
Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |