CVE-2020-15149 Detail
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Description
NodeBB before version 1.14.3 has a bug introduced in version 1.12.2 in the validation logic that makes it possible to change the password of any user on a running NodeBB forum by sending a specially crafted socket.io call to the server. This could lead to a privilege escalation event due via an account takeover. As a workaround you may cherry-pick the following commit from the project’s repository to your running instance of NodeBB: 16cee1b03ba3eee177834a1fdac4aa8a12b39d2a. This is fixed in version 1.14.3.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | GitHub, Inc. |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
CVE Modified by MITRE 8/21/2020 6:15:12 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | Reference |
https://zeroauth.ltd/blog/2020/08/20/proof-of-concept-exploit-for-cve-2020-15149-nodebb-arbitrary-user-password-change/ [No Types Assigned] |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-15149
NVD Published Date:
08/19/2020
NVD Last Modified:
08/21/2020
Source:
MITRE