CVE-2023-32006
nodejs: Permissions policies can impersonate other modules in using module.constructor.createRequire()
Severity
ImportantRed 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 the use of module.constructor.createRequire() can bypass the policy mechanism and require modules outside of the policy.json definition for a given module.
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 · 8.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-213 · Exposure of Sensitive Information Due to Incompatible Policies