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CVE-2024-36137

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2024-36137 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

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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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2024-36137 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36137?
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Source: NVD / NIST