CVE-2023-32002
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://hackerone.com/reports/1960870
hackerone.com
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230915-0009/
security.netapp.com
https://nodejs.org/ru/blog/vulnerability/august-2023-security-releases
nodejs.org
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Timeline
Published
Aug 21, 2023
Last Updated
Jul 2, 2025
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