CVE-2021-43788

MEDIUM

Nodebb <1.18.5 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Release Notes, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/

Scores

CVSS v3 5.0
EPSS 0.0252
EPSS Percentile 85.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (2)
nodebb/nodebb 1.0.4 - 1.18.4
npm/nodebb 1.0.4 - 1.18.5npm
Published Nov 29, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026