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CVE-2021-43788

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Date: November 29, 2021

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.

Language: JS

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Related Resources (8)

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43788
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495f
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5
https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-43788

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Weakness Type (CWE)

Path Traversal

CWE-22

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CVSS v3.1

Base Score:
Attack Vector (AV): NETWORK
Attack Complexity (AC): LOW
Privileges Required (PR): LOW
User Interaction (UI): NONE
Scope (S): CHANGED
Confidentiality (C): LOW
Integrity (I): NONE
Availability (A): NONE

CVSS v2

Base Score:
Access Vector (AV): NETWORK
Access Complexity (AC): LOW
Authentication (AU): SINGLE
Confidentiality (C): PARTIAL
Integrity (I): NONE
Availability (A): NONE
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