CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2021-43786

Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software. In affected versions incorrect logic present in the token verification step unintentionally allowed master token access to the API. The vulnerability has been patch as of v1.18.5. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.

5 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 10 / Impact : 2.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope

7.5 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 Release Notes Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500 Patch Third Party Advisory
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:nodebb:nodebb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2021-11-29 08:15

Updated : 2022-10-27 07:13

NVD link : CVE-2021-43786

Mitre link : CVE-2021-43786

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-287