CVE-2022-46164— Account takeover via prototype vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
NodeBB NodeBB
Exploitation
Public or AI PoC available; prioritize validation
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
NodeBB是Design Create Play团队的一套使用Node.js（一套建立在Google V8 JavaScript引擎之上的网络应用平台）构建的论坛系统。 NodeBB 2.6.1之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于在socket.io消息处理中使用了带有原型的普通对象，可以使用特制的有效载荷来冒充其他用户和接管帐户。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1190 · Exploit Public-Facing Application
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2022-46164
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Account takeover via prototype vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
NodeBB is an open source Node.js based forum software. Due to a plain object with a prototype being used in socket.io message handling a specially crafted payload can be used to impersonate other users and takeover accounts. This vulnerability has been patched in version 2.6.1. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may cherry-pick commit `48d143921753914da45926cca6370a92ed0c46b8` into their codebase to patch the exploit.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
初始化不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
NodeBB 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
NodeBB是Design Create Play团队的一套使用Node.js（一套建立在Google V8 JavaScript引擎之上的网络应用平台）构建的论坛系统。 NodeBB 2.6.1之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于在socket.io消息处理中使用了带有原型的普通对象，可以使用特制的有效载荷来冒充其他用户和接管帐户。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
II. Public POCs for CVE-2022-46164
| # | POC Description | Source Link | Shenlong Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic POC exploit for CVE-2022-46164 | https://github.com/stephenbradshaw/CVE-2022-46164-poc | POC Details |
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Patches & Fixes for CVE-2022-46164 (1)
Vendor Advisories for CVE-2022-46164 (1)
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https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/security/advisories/GHSA-rf3g-v8p5-p675 x_refsource_CONFIRM
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