CVE-2021-43787

XSS via prototype pollution

Published Nov 29, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 9 Critical EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-2408 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fc XSS via prototype pollution 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