CVE-2021-43788 (GCVE-0-2021-43788)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-11-29 19:35 – Updated: 2024-08-04 04:03
VLAI
Title
Path traversal in translator module of NobeBB
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.
Severity
5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
NodeBB NodeBB Affected: >= 1.0.4, < 1.18.5
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