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.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 5.0 MEDIUM

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

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

5.0^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Exploitability : 10.0 / Impact : 2.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

References

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

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2021-11-29 20:15

Updated : 2022-10-27 19:13

NVD link : CVE-2021-43786

Mitre link : CVE-2021-43786

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-43786

JSON object : View

Products Affected

nodebb

nodebb

CWE

CWE-287

Improper Authentication

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