CVE-2024-22018
LOW
Published Jul 10, 2024
Modified Apr 15, 2026
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, affecting users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-read flag is used. This flaw arises from an inadequate permission model that fails to restrict file stats through the fs.lstat API. As a result, malicious actors can retrieve stats from files that they do not have explicit read access to. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20 and Node.js 21. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.
CVSS v3.1 Score
2.9
LOW
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
References
Other References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/11/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/19/3
https://hackerone.com/reports/2145862
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/11/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/19/3
https://hackerone.com/reports/2145862
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240816-0007/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-22018? +
A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, affecting users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-read flag is used.
This flaw arises from an inadequate permission model that fails to restrict file stats through the fs.lstat API. As a result, malicious actors can retrieve stats from files that they do not have explicit read access to.
This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20 and Node.js 21.
Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.9 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2024-22018? +
CVE-2024-22018 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.9 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22018? +
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