CVE-2020-15149: Account takeover in NodeBB

Published Aug 19, 2020
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
nodebb Nodebb>=1.12.2<1.14.3

Event History

Aug 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15149?

CVE-2020-15149 is a vulnerability in NodeBB before version 1.14.3 that allows an attacker to change the password of any user on a running NodeBB forum.

2

How does CVE-2020-15149 work?

CVE-2020-15149 works by exploiting a bug in the validation logic of NodeBB, allowing an attacker to send a specially crafted socket.io call to the server and change the password of any user.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15149?

The severity of CVE-2020-15149 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.9.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15149?

NodeBB versions from 1.12.2 to 1.14.3 are affected by CVE-2020-15149.

5

How can CVE-2020-15149 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2020-15149, upgrade NodeBB to version 1.14.3 or later.

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