CVE-2023-32003
Medium
Description
`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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Nodejs Node.js
PublishedAug 15, 2023
First seenAug 15, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| nodejs node.js | 20.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 20.5.0 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 37, 38 | — |
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