CVE-2023-32558

Name: CVE-2023-32558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-12T02:15:12.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32558 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The use of the deprecated API `process.binding()` can bypass the permission model through path traversal. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20.x. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The use of the deprecated API `process.binding()` can bypass the permission model through path traversal. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20.x. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nodejs	Node.Js	>= 20.0.0, < 20.5.1

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/2051257Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2051257Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241025-0003/

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32558?

How severe is CVE-2023-32558?

CVE-2023-32558 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32558?

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Source: NVD / NIST