Description
Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software. In affected versions incorrect logic present in the token verification step unintentionally allowed master token access to the API. The vulnerability has been patch as of v1.18.5. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.
Remediation
References
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-hf2m-j98r-4fqw
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v1.18.5
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/04dab1d550cdebf4c1567bca9a51f8b9ca48a500
https://blog.sonarsource.com/nodebb-remote-code-execution-with-one-shot/