Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-23920
An untrusted search path vulnerability exists in Node.js. <19.6.1, <18.14.1, <16.19.1, and <14.21.3 that could allow an attacker to search and potentially load ICU data when running with elevated privileges.
Vulnerability category: File inclusion
Products affected by CVE-2023-23920
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-23920
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 12 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-23920
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.2
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
0.6
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-23920
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- support@hackerone.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-23920
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00038.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 3344-1] nodejs security updateMailing List
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0008/
Februray 2023 Node.js Vulnerabilities in NetApp Products | NetApp Product Security
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https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/february-2023-security-releases/
Thursday February 16 2023 Security Releases | Node.jsPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5395
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-5395-1 nodejs
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