An untrusted search path vulnerability exists in Node.js. <19.6.1, <18.14.1, <16.19.1, and <14.21.3 that could allow an attacker to search and potentially load ICU data when running with elevated privileges.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.2, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from nodejs, from debian organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-02-23T20:15:14.047
2026-06-17T05:38:17.210
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 4.2 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | nodejs | node.js | ≤ 14.14.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | < 14.21.3 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | ≤ 16.12.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | < 16.19.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | ≤ 18.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | < 18.14.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | < 19.6.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 10.0 | Yes |
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