Critical severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 29, 2021· Updated Aug 4, 2024
XSS via prototype pollution
CVE-2021-43787
Description
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
nodebbnpm | >= 1.15.0, < 1.18.5 | 1.18.5 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fcghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43787ghsaADVISORY
- blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shotghsaWEB
- blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/mitrex_refsource_MISC
- github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/1783f918bc19568f421473824461ff2ed7755e4cghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fcghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
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