#VU54625 Incorrect default permissions in Node.js - CVE-2021-22921
Published: July 8, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU54625
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22921
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Node.js
Node.js
Software vendor:
Node.js Foundation
Node.js Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in Windows installer due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.