Node.js Policy Bypass via Module._load()
CVE-2023-32002 Published on August 21, 2023
The use of `Module._load()` can bypass the policy mechanism and require modules outside of the policy.json definition for a given module. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental policy mechanism in all active release lines: 16.x, 18.x and, 20.x. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the policy is an experimental feature of Node.js.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-32002 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 be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-32002
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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 16.0 and below 16.20.2 is affected.
- Version 17.0 and below 17.* is affected.
- Version 18.0 and below 18.17.1 is affected.
- Version 19.0 and below 19.* is affected.
- Version 20.0 and below 20.5.1 is affected.
- Before and including 16.20.1 is affected.
- Before and including 18.17.0 is affected.
- Before and including 20.5.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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