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.

CVSS v3 5.0 MEDIUM
CVSS v2.0 4.0 MEDIUM

5.0^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

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

4.0^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

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

Exploitability : 8.0 / Impact : 2.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication SINGLE

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/c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495f	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-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm	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 19:32

NVD link : CVE-2021-43788

Mitre link : CVE-2021-43788

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-43788

JSON object : View

Products Affected

nodebb

nodebb

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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