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Node.Js CVE-2025-55132

MEDIUM
Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)
2026-01-20 support@hackerone.com
Node.js Red Hat Node.Js Suse
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-276
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Default permission hardening
MITRE ATT&CK

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Impact

CVSS 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

A flaw in Node.js's permission model allows a file's access and modification timestamps to be changed via futimes() even when the process has only read permissions. [CVSS 5.3 MEDIUM]

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Classified as CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions). Affects Node.Js. A flaw in Node.js's permission model allows a file's access and modification timestamps to be changed via futimes() even when the process has only read permissions. Unlike utimes(), futimes() does not apply the expected write-permission checks, which means file metadata can be modified in read-only directories. This behavior could be used to alter timestamps in ways that obscure activity, reducing the reliability of logs. This vulnerability affects users of the permission model on Node.js

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
SUSE 2.8 LOW
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Red Hat 5.3 LOW

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Apr 06, 2026 - 20:30 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 20, 2026 - 21:16 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A flaw in Node.js's permission model allows a file's access and modification timestamps to be changed via futimes() even when the process has only read permissions. Unlike utimes(), futimes() does not apply the expected write-permission checks, which means file metadata can be modified in read-only directories. This behavior could be used to alter timestamps in ways that obscure activity, reducing the reliability of logs. This vulnerability affects users of the permission model on Node.js v20, v22, v24, and v25.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-55132 presents moderate security risk, a incorrect default permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: manually tighten permissions on affected resources.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 99% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS Vendor VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: Low
Product Status
Container suse/sl-micro/6.0/kvm-os-container:2.1.3-6.15 Affected
SUSE Liberty Linux 8 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-ESPOS Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-LTSS Fixed
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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:1842 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:1843 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:2420 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:2421 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:2422 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:2781 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:2782 ADVISORY https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:2783 ADVISORY https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/december-2025-security-releases ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/342113 ADVISORY https://www.suse.com/support/update/SUSE-SU-2026:0295/ ADVISORY https://www.suse.com/support/update/SUSE-SU-2026:0301/ ADVISORY https://www.suse.com/support/update/SUSE-SU-2026:0435/ ADVISORY https://www.suse.com/support/update/SUSE-SU-2026:0457/ ADVISORY https://www.suse.com/support/update/SUSE-SU-2026:20436/

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