SB2023072502 - Information disclosure in NodeBB



SB2023072502 - Information disclosure in NodeBB

Published: July 25, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023072502
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Origin validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2850)

CWE-ID: CWE-346 - Origin Validation Error

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing origin validation in WebSockets. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a specially crafted website and gain access to private messages or posts.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.