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    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
    Fedoraproject
    Product
    Fedora
    Vendor
    Nodejs
    Product
    Node.js

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