Description
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.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Release Notes, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.0047
EPSS Percentile
64.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-287
Status
published
Products (2)
nodebb/nodebb
1.15.0 - 1.18.4
npm/nodebb
1.15.0 - 1.18.5npm
Published
Nov 29, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026