VDB-236817 · CVE-2023-32002 · EUVD-2023-36290

Node.js Module._load permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js. It has been rated as critical. This impacts the function Module._load. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-32002. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Node.js (JavaScript Library) (version unknown). This affects the function Module._load. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 08/10/2023. The advisory is shared at nodejs.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-32002 since 05/01/2023. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216113 (CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: nodejs / nodejs18 (CVE-2023-32002)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (216113) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-36290). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

JavaScript Library

Name

Node.js

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216113
Nessus Name: CBL Mariner 2.0 Security Update: nodejs / nodejs18 (CVE-2023-32002)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/01/2023 🔍
08/10/2023 +101 days 🔍
08/10/2023 +0 days 🔍
07/02/2025 +692 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodejs.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-32002 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-32002
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236817
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2023 18:25
Updated: 07/02/2025 18:36
Changes: 08/10/2023 18:25 (36), 09/05/2023 10:02 (1), 09/05/2023 10:06 (11), 10/07/2024 22:13 (16), 02/12/2025 06:37 (2), 07/02/2025 18:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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