CVE-2026-120007 Details
Description
NodeBB 1.18.0 through 4.16.5 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated visitors to act on other accounts by supplying a uid during POST /register. Attackers can submit an empty email at the /register/complete interstitial to clear a victim's email and confirmation state and revoke all their sessions.
An authorization bypass vulnerability has been identified in NodeBB versions 1.18.0 through 4.16.5. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to manipulate other accounts by sending a user ID (uid) in the POST /register request. Attackers can exploit this by providing an empty email in the /register/complete interstitial, which removes the victim's email and confirmation status, effectively clearing it, and revokes all active sessions for that account.
Users can upgrade to NodeBB version 4.16.6 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 30, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| NodeBB | >= 1.18.0, <= 4.16.5 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |