Incorrect Authorization Affecting nodejs:16/nodejs-nodemon package, versions <0:2.0.20-3.module_el8.7.0+3496+a59a3324


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.16% (55th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-NODEJS-5609768
  • published28 May 2023
  • disclosed9 May 2023

Introduced: 9 May 2023

CVE-2023-23918  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 nodejs:16/nodejs-nodemon to version 0:2.0.20-3.module_el8.7.0+3496+a59a3324 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2023:1582.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nodejs:16/nodejs-nodemon package and not the nodejs:16/nodejs-nodemon package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Node.js <19.6.1, <18.14.1, <16.19.1 and <14.21.3 that made it possible to bypass the experimental Permissions (https://nodejs.org/api/permissions.html) feature in Node.js and access non authorized modules by using process.mainModule.require(). This only affects users who had enabled the experimental permissions option with --experimental-policy.

CVSS Scores

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