QID 983310

QID 983310: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for nodebb (GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm)

Security update has been released for nodebb to fix the vulnerability.

Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

Prior to v1.18.5, a path traversal vulnerability was present that allowed users to access JSON files outside of the expected `languages/` directory.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4 severity.
    • Solution
    The vulnerability has been patched as of v1.18.5.Workaround:
    Cherry-pick commit hash `c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495f` to receive this patch in lieu of a full upgrade.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983310

    CVE-2021-43788 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm nodebb URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgm
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