CVE-2023-43187: Critical severity nodebb vulnerability
Published Sep 26, 2023
·Updated
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the xmlrpc.php endpoint of NodeBB Inc NodeBB forum software prior to v1.18.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted XML-RPC requests.
Affected Software
1 affected component
nodebb Nodebb<1.18.6
Event History
Sep 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-43187?
CVE-2023-43187 is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the xmlrpc.php endpoint of NodeBB Inc NodeBB forum software prior to v1.18.6.
2
How severe is CVE-2023-43187?
CVE-2023-43187 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
3
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-43187?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-43187 by sending crafted XML-RPC requests to the xmlrpc.php endpoint of NodeBB forum software.
4
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-43187?
Versions prior to v1.18.6 of NodeBB forum software are affected by CVE-2023-43187.
5
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-43187?
Yes, updating NodeBB forum software to version 1.18.6 or newer will fix CVE-2023-43187.