CVE-2021-43788 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Reference

https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495f

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

CHANGED

Integrity Impact

LOW

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

NONE

Base Severity

5.0