CVE-2022-46164: Account takeover via prototype vulnerability
NodeBB is an open source Node.js based forum software. Due to a plain object with a prototype being used in socket.io message handling a specially crafted payload can be used to impersonate other users and takeover accounts. This vulnerability has been patched in version 2.6.1. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may cherry-pick commit 48d143921753914da45926cca6370a92ed0c46b8 into their codebase to patch the exploit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-46164?
The severity of CVE-2022-46164 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-46164?
The affected software for CVE-2022-46164 is NodeBB forum software version up to exclusive 2.6.1.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2022-46164 be exploited?
The vulnerability CVE-2022-46164 can be exploited by using a specially crafted payload to impersonate other users and takeover accounts.
Has the vulnerability CVE-2022-46164 been patched?
Yes, the vulnerability CVE-2022-46164 has been patched in version 2.6.1 of NodeBB.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46164?
More information about CVE-2022-46164 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/48d143921753914da45926cca6370a92ed0c46b8), [Reference 2](https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-rf3g-v8p5-p675)