Origin validation error in NodeBB - CVE-2023-2850
Published: July 25, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78620
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2850
CWE-ID: CWE-346
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
NodeBB
NodeBB
Software vendor:
NodeBB
NodeBB
Description
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 updates from vendor's website.