CVE-2022-46164
Critical
Description
NodeBB is an open source Node.js based forum software. Due to a plain object with a prototype being used in socket.io message handling a specially crafted payload can be used to impersonate other users and takeover accounts. This vulnerability has been patched in version 2.6.1. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may cherry-pick commit `48d143921753914da45926cca6370a92ed0c46b8` into their codebase to patch the exploit.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.4
Exploit probability—
Product
Nodebb
PublishedDec 5, 2022
First seenDec 5, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-665CWE-665
How to fix
Update
- nodebb nodebb2.6.1 or later
- nodebb2.6.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| nodebb nodebb | v < 2.6.1 | 2.6.1 |
| nodebbnpm | v < 2.6.1 | 2.6.1 |
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