VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2021-43786
CVSS score9.8 CRITICAL
EPSS probability2.37%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2021-11-29
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software. In affected versions incorrect logic present in the token verification step unintentionally allowed master token access to the API. The vulnerability has been patch as of v1.18.5. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.
Weakness classification
- security-advisories@github.com: CWE-287
Primary references
- security-advisories@github.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- security-advisories@github.com — Patch, Third Party Advisory
- security-advisories@github.com — Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- security-advisories@github.com — Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory