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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD9.0 Critical

CVE-2021-43787

XSS via prototype pollution

Description

Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software. In affected versions a prototype pollution vulnerability in the uploader module allowed a malicious user to inject arbitrary data (i.e. javascript) into the DOM, theoretically allowing for an account takeover when used in conjunction with a path traversal vulnerability disclosed at the same time as this report. The vulnerability has been patched as of v1.18.5. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

NodeBB NodeBB

  • >= 1.15.5, < 1.18.5affected

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