Node.js <19.6.1 PrivEsc: Bypass Permissions via process.mainModule.require()
CVE-2023-23918 Published on February 23, 2023
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Node.js <19.6.1, <18.14.1, <16.19.1 and <14.21.3 that made it possible to bypass the experimental Permissions (https://nodejs.org/api/permissions.html) feature in Node.js and access non authorized modules by using process.mainModule.require(). This only affects users who had enabled the experimental permissions option with --experimental-policy.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-23918 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2023-23918 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-23918
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Affected Versions
NodeJS Node:- Version 4.0 and below 4.* is affected.
- Version 5.0 and below 5.* is affected.
- Version 6.0 and below 6.* is affected.
- Version 7.0 and below 7.* is affected.
- Version 8.0 and below 8.* is affected.
- Version 9.0 and below 9.* is affected.
- Version 10.0 and below 10.* is affected.
- Version 11.0 and below 11.* is affected.
- Version 12.0 and below 12.* is affected.
- Version 13.0 and below 13.* is affected.
- Version 14.0 and below 14.21.3 is affected.
- Version 15.0 and below 15.* is affected.
- Version 16.0 and below 16.19.1 is affected.
- Version 17.0 and below 17.* is affected.
- Version 18.0 and below 18.14.1 is affected.
- Version 19.0 and below 19.6.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.