CVE-2021-43786 – nodebb

Package

Manager: npm
Name: nodebb
Vulnerable Version: >=1.15.0 <1.18.5

Severity

Level: Critical

CVSS v3.1: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

EPSS: 0.00451 pctl0.62777

Details

API token verification can be bypassed in NodeBB ### Impact Incorrect logic present in the token verification step unintentionally allowed master token access to the API. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patch as of v1.18.5. ### Workarounds Cherry-pick commit hash 04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500 to receive this patch in lieu of a full upgrade. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at [security@nodebb.org](mailto:security@nodebb.org)

Metadata

Created: 2021-11-30T22:21:05Z
Modified: 2021-12-01T15:06:58Z
Source: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2021/11/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw.json
CWE IDs: ["CWE-287"]
Alternative ID: GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw
Finding: F039
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