CVE-2023-32558
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The use of the deprecated API `process.binding()` can bypass the permission model through path traversal. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20.x. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-09-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-32558?
The use of the deprecated API `process.binding()` can bypass the permission model through path traversal. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20.x. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the permission model is an experimental feature of Node.js.
Is CVE-2023-32558 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-32558 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-32558?
CVE-2023-32558 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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