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CVE-2021-43788 Details

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ CVEExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495f CVEPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5 CVERelease NotesThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm CVEThird Party Advisory
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/ [email protected]ExploitThird Party Advisory

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
nodebb nodebb
>= 1.0.4, <= 1.18.4

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:nodebb:nodebb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

6 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-43788
NVD Published Date:
Nov 29, 2021
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2021-43788 Details - Not Deferred