CVE-2024-36137

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified

CVE-2024-36137 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, affecting users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-write flag is used. Node.js Permission Model do not operate on file descriptors, however, operations such as fs.fchown or fs.fchmod can use a "read-only" file descriptor to change the owner and permissions of a file.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, affecting users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-write flag is used. Node.js Permission Model do not operate on file descriptors, however, operations such as fs.fchown or fs.fchmod can use a "read-only" file descriptor to change the owner and permissions of a file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
3.3/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
NodeJSNode>= 4.0, < 4.*; >= 5.0, < 5.*; >= 6.0, < 6.*; >= 7.0, < 7.*; >= 8.0, < 8.*; >= 9.0, < 9.*; >= 10.0, < 10.*; >= 11.0, < 11.*; >= 12.0, < 12.*; >= 13.0, < 13.*; >= 14.0, < 14.*; >= 15.0, < 15.*; >= 16.0, < 16.*; >= 17.0, < 17.*; >= 19.0, < 19.*; >= 20.0, < 20.15.1; >= 21.0, < 21.*; >= 22.0, < 22.4.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36137?
A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, affecting users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-write flag is used. Node.js Permission Model do not operate on file descriptors, however, operations such as fs.fchown or fs.fchmod can use a "read-only" file descriptor to change the owner and permissions of a file.
How severe is CVE-2024-36137?
CVE-2024-36137 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36137?
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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Source: NVD / NIST