CVE-2023-30591
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CVE-2023-30591 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Denial-of-service in NodeBB <= v2.8.10 allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger a crash, when invoking `eventName.startsWith()` or `eventName.toString()`, while processing Socket.IO messages via crafted Socket.IO messages containing array or object type for the event name respectively.. EPSS estimates a 53.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Denial-of-service in NodeBB <= v2.8.10 allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger a crash, when invoking `eventName.startsWith()` or `eventName.toString()`, while processing Socket.IO messages via crafted Socket.IO messages containing array or object type for the event name respectively.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodebb | Nodebb | <= 2.8.10 |
References
- https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-30591/Third Party Advisory
- https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-30591/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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