Node.js · Report #2092749
Bypass network import restriction via data URL
Validstatus
mediumseverity
18upvotes
8 Jul 2024disclosed
Summary
A security flaw in Node.js allows a bypass of network import restrictions. By embedding non-network imports in data URLs, an attacker can execute arbitrary code, compromising system security.
Verified on various platforms, the vulnerability is mitigated by forbidding data URLs in network imports.
Exploiting this flaw can violate network import security, posing a risk to developers and servers.
How it was found
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