CVE-2023-32003
`fs.mkdtemp()` and `fs.mkdtempSync()` can be used to bypass the permission model check using a path traversal attack. This flaw arises from a missing check in the fs.mkdtemp() API and the impact is a malicious actor could create an arbitrary directory. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.
Published:Aug 9, 2023
Last Modified:Jul 3, 2025
EPS:Aug 15, 2023
EPSS Score:0.00062
CVSS Score:5.3
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Fedoraproject
Product
Fedora
Fedoraproject
Fedora
Vendor
Nodejs
Product
Node.js
Nodejs
Node.js
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Privileges Required
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User Interaction
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Integrity
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Availability
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