Vulnerability identifier: #VU77599
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Node.js
Server applications /
Web servers
Vendor: Node.js Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to a missing check in the fs.openAsBlob() API. A remote user leverage fs.openAsBlob() to bypass the experimental permission model when using the file system read restriction with the --allow-fs-read flag.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Node.js:
External links
http://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2023-security-releases
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.