CVE-2021-43786

API token verification can be bypassed

Published Nov 29, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 2.4% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-2354 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw API token verification can be bypassed in NodeBB
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 4:03 AM
Reserved
Nov 16, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 29, 2021, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:11 AM