Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
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
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNodeBB: 2.8.0 - 3.1.2
CPE2.3http://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.