API token verification can be bypassed
CVE-2021-43786

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Nodebb

Status
Nodebb
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 November 2021

What is 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.

Affected Version(s)

NodeBB >= 1.15.0, < 1.18.5

References

https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5
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https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA...
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https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/04dab1d550cdebf4c...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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