CVE-2024-29316

MEDIUM

Published Mar 28, 2024 Modified Jun 30, 2025

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nodebb	nodebb	All

References

Other References

https://medium.com/%40krityamkarma858041/broken-access-control-nodebb-v3-6-7-eebc59c24deb https://nodebb.org/bounty/ https://medium.com/%40krityamkarma858041/broken-access-control-nodebb-v3-6-7-eebc59c24deb https://nodebb.org/bounty/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29316? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29316? +

CVE-2024-29316 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29316? +

CVE-2024-29316 affects products from nodebb, specifically: nodebb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-29316? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 6.3
Severity: MEDIUM
Published: Mar 28, 2024

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