medium5.0
CVE-2021-43788
Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software.
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodebb | Nodebb | from 1.0.4 through 1.18.4 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495f
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm
- https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495f
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm