Node.js up to 20.19.3/22.17.0/24.4.0 Windows Device Name path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Node.js up to 20.19.3/22.17.0/24.4.0 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Windows Device Name Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-27210. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 20.19.3/22.17.0/24.4.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the component Windows Device Name Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An incomplete fix has been identified for CVE-2025-23084 in Node.js, specifically affecting Windows device names like CON, PRN, and AUX. This vulnerability affects Windows users of `path.join` API.

The advisory is shared at nodejs.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-27210 since 02/20/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242134 (Node.js 20.x < 20.19.4 / 22.x < 22.17.1 / 24.x < 24.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Security Releases).), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 20.19.4, 22.17.1 or 24.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (52369), Tenable (242134), EUVD (EUVD-2025-21939) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1578). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • IBM Business Automation Workflow
  • Open Source Node.js

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 242134
Nessus Name: Node.js 20.x < 20.19.4 / 22.x < 22.17.1 / 24.x < 24.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Security Releases).

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Node.js 20.19.4/22.17.1/24.4.1

Timelineinfo

02/20/2025 CVE reserved
07/19/2025 +148 days Advisory disclosed
07/19/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/11/2025 +54 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodejs.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-27210 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-27210
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-316949
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1578 - Node.js: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2025 05:46
Updated: 09/11/2025 15:52
Changes: 07/19/2025 05:46 (62), 07/19/2025 15:26 (2), 07/19/2025 17:59 (1), 07/22/2025 00:07 (11), 07/22/2025 01:41 (3), 09/11/2025 15:52 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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