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CVE-2023-32003

`fs.mkdtemp()` and `fs.mkdtempSync()` can be used to bypass the permission model check using a path traversal attack. This flaw arises from a missing check in the fs.mkdtemp() API and the impact is a malicious actor could create an arbitrary directory. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the…

Severity
Medium 5.3
Published
15 Aug 2023
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Node.jsServers and applications · cpe:a:nodejs:node.js
  • From 20.0.0 up to 20.5.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32003
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-32003