CVE-2021-43787

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.

Date published : 2021-11-29

https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-wx69-rvg3-x7fc

https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/1783f918bc19568f421473824461ff2ed7755e4c