CVE-2021-43786
Nodebb Master Token Access AUTH Bypass Vulnerability
Description
Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software. In affected versions incorrect logic present in the token verification step unintentionally allowed master token access to the API. The vulnerability has been patch as of v1.18.5. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 29, 2021, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 27, 2022, 7:13 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-43786.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 | Release Notes Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw | Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2021-43786 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 27, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ No Types Assigned https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 13, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 30, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500 No Types Assigned https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500 Patch, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 No Types Assigned https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 Release Notes, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw No Types Assigned https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nodebb:nodebb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.15.0 up to (including) 1.18.4
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-43786 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-43786
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.17 }} 0.02%
score
0.53882
percentile