Vulnerability Description
NodeBB before version 1.14.3 has a bug introduced in version 1.12.2 in the validation logic that makes it possible to change the password of any user on a running NodeBB forum by sending a specially crafted socket.io call to the server. This could lead to a privilege escalation event due via an account takeover. As a workaround you may cherry-pick the following commit from the project's repository to your running instance of NodeBB: 16cee1b03ba3eee177834a1fdac4aa8a12b39d2a. This is fixed in version 1.14.3.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodebb | Nodebb | >= 1.12.2, < 1.14.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159560/NodeBB-Forum-1.14.2-Account-TakeoverThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/c2477d9d5ffc43e5ffeb537ea2ceb4ce9592aa39PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hr66-c8pg-5mg7PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://zeroauth.ltd/blog/2020/08/20/proof-of-concept-exploit-for-cve-2020-15149Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159560/NodeBB-Forum-1.14.2-Account-TakeoverThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/c2477d9d5ffc43e5ffeb537ea2ceb4ce9592aa39PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hr66-c8pg-5mg7PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://zeroauth.ltd/blog/2020/08/20/proof-of-concept-exploit-for-cve-2020-15149Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15149?
CVE-2020-15149 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). NodeBB before version 1.14.3 has a bug introduced in version 1.12.2 in the validation logic that makes it possible to change the password of any user on a running NodeBB forum by sending a specially c...
How severe is CVE-2020-15149?
CVE-2020-15149 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15149?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodebb Nodebb.