Vulnerability Description
NodeBB Forum Software is powered by Node.js and supports either Redis, MongoDB, or a PostgreSQL database. It utilizes web sockets for instant interactions and real-time notifications. `utils.generateUUID`, a helper function available in essentially all versions of NodeBB (as far back as v1.0.1 and potentially earlier) used a cryptographically insecure Pseudo-random number generator (`Math.random()`), which meant that a specially crafted script combined with multiple invocations of the password reset functionality could enable an attacker to correctly calculate the reset code for an account they do not have access to. This vulnerability impacts all installations of NodeBB. The vulnerability allows for an attacker to take over any account without the involvement of the victim, and as such, the remediation should be applied immediately (either via NodeBB upgrade or cherry-pick of the specific changeset. The vulnerability has been patched in version 2.x and 1.19.x. There is no known workaround, but the patch sets listed above will fully patch the vulnerability.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodebb | Nodebb | < 1.19.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/81e3c1ba488d03371a5ce8d0ebb5c5803026e0f9PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/e802fab87f94a13f397f04cfe6068f2f7ddf7888PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-p4cc-w597-6cpmThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/81e3c1ba488d03371a5ce8d0ebb5c5803026e0f9PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/e802fab87f94a13f397f04cfe6068f2f7ddf7888PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-p4cc-w597-6cpmThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-36045?
CVE-2022-36045 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). NodeBB Forum Software is powered by Node.js and supports either Redis, MongoDB, or a PostgreSQL database. It utilizes web sockets for instant interactions and real-time notifications. `utils.generateU...
How severe is CVE-2022-36045?
CVE-2022-36045 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36045?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodebb Nodebb.