CVE-2022-46164 is a critical vulnerability affecting NodeBB, an open-source Node.js forum software. It stems from improper handling of plain objects with prototypes in socket.io messages, allowing a specially crafted payload to impersonate users and take over accounts. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, users are strongly advised to upgrade to NodeBB version 2.6.1 or apply the specified patch immediately.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nodebb:nodebb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
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