CVE-2021-43787

Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software. In affected versions a prototype pollution vulnerability in the uploader module allowed a malicious user to inject arbitrary data (i.e. javascript) into the DOM, theoretically allowing for an account takeover when used in conjunction with a path traversal vulnerability disclosed at the same time as this report. The vulnerability has been patched as of v1.18.5. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

27 Oct 2022, 19:45

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References (MISC) https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ - (MISC) https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ - Exploit, Third Party Advisory

13 Sep 2022, 18:15

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References
  • (MISC) https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ -

30 Nov 2021, 14:35

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References (MISC) https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/1783f918bc19568f421473824461ff2ed7755e4c - (MISC) https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/1783f918bc19568f421473824461ff2ed7755e4c - Patch, Third Party Advisory
References (CONFIRM) https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fc - (CONFIRM) https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fc - Patch, Third Party Advisory
References (MISC) https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 - (MISC) https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 - Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:a:nodebb:nodebb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : 9.0
v2 : 4.3
v3 : 6.1

29 Nov 2021, 20:20

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2021-11-29 20:15

Updated : 2023-12-10 14:09


NVD link : CVE-2021-43787

Mitre link : CVE-2021-43787

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-43787


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Products Affected

nodebb

  • nodebb
CWE
CWE-1321

Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')