Information disclosure in NodeBB



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-2850
CWE-ID CWE-346
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
NodeBB
Web applications / Forum & blogging software

Vendor NodeBB

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Origin validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU78620

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2850

CWE-ID: CWE-346 - Origin Validation Error

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing origin validation in WebSockets. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a specially crafted website and gain access to private messages or posts.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NodeBB: 2.8.0 - 3.1.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-4qcv-qf38-5j3j


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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