API token verification can be bypassed in NodeBB
### Impact Incorrect logic present in the token verification step unintentionally allowed master token access to the API. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patch as of v1.18.5. ### Workarounds Cherry-pick commit hash 04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500 to receive this patch in lieu of a full upgrade. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at [security@nodebb.org](mailto:security@nodebb.org)
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Related CVEs.
| ID | severity | exploitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-43786US | high7.5 | — | ||
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 th… | ||||
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External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shotWEB
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBBPACKAGE
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500WEB
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5WEB
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqwWEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43786ADVISORY
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