CVE-2022-46164

Account takeover via prototype vulnerability

Description

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.

Category

9.4
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 61.35% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: NodeBB NodeBB
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-rf3g-v8p5-p675 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/48d143921753914da45926cca6370a92ed0c46b8 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46164?
CVE-2022-46164 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-46164?
To fix CVE-2022-46164, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-46164 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-46164 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~61% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-46164?
CVE-2022-46164 affects NodeBB NodeBB.
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