CVE-2023-32002 Security feature bypass in Node
Attackers can bypass Node.js experimental policy restrictions using Module._load to load unauthorized modules, affecting users of this experimental feature.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-32002?
CVE-2023-32002 is a critical vulnerability in Nodejs Node.js, published on 21 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-288
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32002?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node and node-min. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node Bitnami | All versions | 16.20.2, 18.17.1, 20.5.1 |
node-min Bitnami | All versions | 16.20.2, 18.17.1, 20.5.1 |
Products include Nodejs Node.js.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32002?
Upgrade node to a fixed version for your release line: 16.20.2, 18.17.1 or 20.5.1.
Is CVE-2023-32002 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32002 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nodejs Node.js
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2023-32002, AZL-27940, AZL-27942, BIT-node-2023-32002, BIT-node-min-2023-32002, CLEANSTART-2026-JH69025 and 4 more.