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WS-2026-0017
Published:July 23, 2026
Updated:July 24, 2026
NodeBB (before v4.14.0): XSS via translation template injection - chat messages and teasers were not passed through translator escaping, allowing template/translation-string injection that executes script. Fixed in 4.14.0. One of eight Aikido-disclosed flaws; no CVE assigned.
Affected Packages
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=v4.0.0 <v4.14.0
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v4.14.0
Related Resources (1)
https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/nodebb-patches-eight-ai-found-flaws.html
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
8.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
HIGH
Subsequent System Integrity
LOW
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
7.6
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE