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WS-2026-0019
Published:July 23, 2026
Updated:July 24, 2026
NodeBB (before v4.14.0): user-ID spoofing to read private messages - inbound ActivityPub signature verification did not correctly bind the request to the claimed actor, allowing impersonation and access to private messages. 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:
8.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.2
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE