CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2021-43788

Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software. Prior to v1.18.5, a path traversal vulnerability was present that allowed users to access JSON files outside of the expected `languages/` directory. The vulnerability has been patched as of v1.18.5. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.

4 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 8 / Impact : 2.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope

5 /10

CVSS v3.0 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.1 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 Release Notes Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495f 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 07:32

NVD link : CVE-2021-43788

Mitre link : CVE-2021-43788

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-22