CVE-2024-29316 Incorrect Access Control in NodeBB
Low-privileged attackers can access restricted admin tabs by manipulating the isadmin parameter, leading to unauthorized privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-29316?
CVE-2024-29316 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Mar 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NodeBB 3.6.7 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control, e.g., a low-privileged attacker can access the restricted tabs for the Admin group via "isadmin":true.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-29316?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including nodebb. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
nodebb npm | All versions | 3.6.7 |
nodebb npm | All versions | 3.6.7 |
Products include Nodebb Nodebb.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29316?
Upgrade nodebb to 3.6.7 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-29316 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-29316 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qc99-r4wh-c8h6.