CVE-2023-23920
MEDIUMCVSS 4.2/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2023-23920 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An untrusted search path vulnerability exists in Node.js. <19.6.1, <18.14.1, <16.19.1, and <14.21.3 that could allow an attacker to search and potentially load ICU data when running with elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An untrusted search path vulnerability exists in Node.js. <19.6.1, <18.14.1, <16.19.1, and <14.21.3 that could allow an attacker to search and potentially load ICU data when running with elevated privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 14.0.0, <= 14.14.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 14.0.0, < 14.21.3 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 16.0.0, <= 16.12.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 16.0.0, < 16.19.1 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 18.0.0, <= 18.11.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 18.0.0, < 18.14.1 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 19.0.0, < 19.6.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/february-2023-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/february-2023-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23920?
An untrusted search path vulnerability exists in Node.js. <19.6.1, <18.14.1, <16.19.1, and <14.21.3 that could allow an attacker to search and potentially load ICU data when running with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-23920?
CVE-2023-23920 has a CVSS score of 4.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23920?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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