API token verification can be bypassed in NodeBB
Impact
Incorrect logic present in the token verification step unintentionally allowed master token access to the API.
Patches
The vulnerability has been patch as of v1.18.5.
Workarounds
Cherry-pick commit hash 04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500 to receive this patch in lieu of a full upgrade.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Email us at security@nodebb.org
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | nodebb | >= 1.15.0, < 1.18.5 | 1.18.5 |
References
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43786
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500
- https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB
- https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-287- Platform
- npm
- Package
nodebb- Disclosed
- 30.11.2021
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: nodebb
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 14
- First → latest
- 05.2019 08.2025
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 5
- High 2
- Medium 7
Disclosures per year
- 2019: 1
- 2020: 0
- 2021: 3
- 2022: 5
- 2023: 2
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 0
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