CVE-2021-43788
Path traversal in translator module of NobeBB
MEDIUM
5
CVSS Score
Published: November 29, 2021 at 07:35 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 04:11 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorNodeBB
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Severity
MEDIUM5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 26%
Description
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.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (4)
x_refsource_MISCExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/x_refsource_MISCPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/c8b2fc46dc698db687379106b3f01c71b80f495fx_refsource_MISCRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5x_refsource_CONFIRMThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-pfj7-2qfw-vwgmCVSS
5MEDIUMGitHub_M
- Attack Vector
- NETWORK
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- LOW
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- CHANGED
- Confidentiality
- LOW
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- NONE
Vector?
Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-22
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