Vulnerability identifier: #VU86728

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21890

CWE-ID: CWE-1068

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Node.js
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Node.js Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of wildcards in --allow-fs-read and --allow-fs-write. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Node.js: 21.6.0 - 21.6.1, 21.5.0, 21.4.0, 20.11.0

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External links
http://hackerone.com/reports/2257156
http://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/february-2024-security-releases

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.