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CVE-2021-43788GHSA-PFJ7-2QFW-VWGM

Path traversal in translator module of NobeBB

Published
Last modified
published
Not listed in CISA KEV
Fix
Fixed in 1.18.5
None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub

Summary

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.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Record last updated
  3. EPSS reached 10%

    FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Affected versions

  • NodeBB NodeBB

    From 1.0.4 · fixed in 1.18.5

  • nodebbnpm

    From 1.0.4 · fixed in 1.18.5

References 4

GitHub · NodeBB/NodeBB

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