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CVE-2021-43788

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Published: Nov 29, 2021Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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5.0
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 3.1 / Impact: 1.4
Source: NVD

Description

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Nodebb: Nodebb
Nodebb
1 product
Nodebb
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Nodebb
From 1.0.4 to 1.18.4

Related CWEs

CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (8)

Source: security-advisories@github.com
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: security-advisories@github.com
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Release NotesThird Party Advisory
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release NotesThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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