Vulnerability Description
NodeBB 1.18.0 through 4.16.5 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated visitors to act on other accounts by supplying a uid during POST /register. Attackers can submit an empty email at the /register/complete interstitial to clear a victim's email and confirmation state and revoke all their sessions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/blob/c3d8dc512292a376f19e06cb93512bdff2505102/s
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/blob/c3d8dc512292a376f19e06cb93512bdff2505102/s
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/376d14abb7fffd8ea14f3a2f96baa20ffee5cdb3
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nodebb-1.18.0-through-4.16.5-authorization-
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-120007?
CVE-2026-120007 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). NodeBB 1.18.0 through 4.16.5 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated visitors to act on other accounts by supplying a uid during POST /register. Attackers can submit...
How severe is CVE-2026-120007?
CVE-2026-120007 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-120007?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.