CVE-2025-50979: nodebb SQL Injection — Exploit

Description

NodeBB v4.3.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection in its search-categories API endpoint (/api/v3/search/categories). The search query parameter is not properly sanitized, allowing unauthenticated, remote attackers to inject boolean-based blind and PostgreSQL error-based payloads.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nodebb	nodebb	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/4rdr/proofs/blob/main/info/NodeBB-v4.3.0.-SQL-Injection-via-search-parameter.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-50979? +

NodeBB v4.3.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection in its search-categories API endpoint (/api/v3/search/categories). The search query parameter is not properly sanitized, allowing unauthenticated, remote attackers to inject boolean-based blind and PostgreSQL error-based payloads. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-50979? +

CVE-2025-50979 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-50979? +

CVE-2025-50979 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-2025-50979? +

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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