Node.js 20 fs.openAsBlob() Bypass Experimental Permission Model
CVE-2023-30583 Published on September 7, 2024
fs.openAsBlob() can bypass the experimental permission model when using the file system read restriction with the `--allow-fs-read` flag in Node.js 20. This flaw arises from a missing check in the `fs.openAsBlob()` API. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-30583 can be exploited 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 Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2023-30583 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
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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.* is affected.
- Version 15.0 and below 15.* is affected.
- Version 17.0 and below 17.* is affected.
- Version 19.0 and below 19.* is affected.
- Version 20.0 and below 20.3.1 is affected.
- Version 20.0 and below 20.3.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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