CVE-2023-32003
nodejs: fs.mkdtemp() and fs.mkdtempSync() are missing getValidatedPath() checks
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 9, 2023
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A vulnerability was found in NodeJS. This security issue occurs as 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.
Statement
For this CVE no Red Hat Products are affected as this CVE only affects Node.js version 20, specifically within the experimental permission model feature of Node.js 20, that we are not shipped.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.3CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')