9.0
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2021-43787
Nodebb Prototype Pollution Vulnerability
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 29, 2021, 8:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 6:29 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-43787 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Nodebb nodebb
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
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-2021-43787.

URL Resource
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/1783f918bc19568f421473824461ff2ed7755e4c Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 Patch Release Notes Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fc Patch Third Party Advisory
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/1783f918bc19568f421473824461ff2ed7755e4c Patch Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 Patch Release Notes Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fc Patch Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-43787 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2021-43787 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-43787 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.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/
    Added Reference https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/1783f918bc19568f421473824461ff2ed7755e4c
    Added Reference https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5
    Added Reference https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fc
  • 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
    Added CWE NIST CWE-79
    Added CWE NIST CWE-1321
  • 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 Metadata Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/1783f918bc19568f421473824461ff2ed7755e4c No Types Assigned https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/1783f918bc19568f421473824461ff2ed7755e4c 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 Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fc No Types Assigned https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fc Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nodebb:nodebb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.15.5 up to (including) 1.18.4
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Base CVSS Score: 4.3
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.39 }} 0.02%

score

0.59303

percentile