CVE-2022-3978

MEDIUM
Published Nov 13, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
4.3 CVSS 3.1
Medium
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Published Nov 13, 2022 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in NodeBB up to 2.5.7. This affects an unknown part of the file /register/abort. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.5.8 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 2f9d8c350e54543f608d3d4c8e1a49bbb6cdea38. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-213555.

CVSS Details

Base Score
4.3
Exploitability
2.8
Impact
1.4
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Authentication
CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization Authorization

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
nodebbnodebb* <2.5.8

References 4

  • github.com https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/2f9d8c350e54543f608d3d4c8e1a49bbb6cdea38
    PatchThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/issues/11017
    ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v2.5.8
    Release NotesThird Party Advisory
  • vuldb.com https://vuldb.com/?id.213555
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

  • github.com https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/2f9d8c350e54543f608d3d4c8e1a49bbb6cdea38
    PatchThird Party Advisory