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Lack of data validation - Path Traversal In nodejs

Description

The use of proto in process.mainModule.proto.require() can bypass the policy mechanism and require modules outside of the policy.json definition. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental policy mechanism in all active release lines: v16, v18 and, v20. Please note that at the time this CVE was issued, the policy is an experimental feature of Node.js

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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