NodeBB vulnerable to path traversal in translator module
### Impact Prior to v1.18.5, a path traversal vulnerability was present that allowed users to access JSON files outside of the expected `languages/` directory. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patched as of v1.18.5. ### Workarounds Cherry-pick commit hash `c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495f` 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-2021-43788US | medium5.0 | — | ||
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… | ||||
references
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/c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495fWEB
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5WEB
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgmWEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43788ADVISORY
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