CVE-2022-3978: Nodebb NodeBB Vulnerable To Cross-Site Request Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5gwx-wf9g-r5mx
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-3978 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) nodebb vulnerable to cross-site request vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Nodebb libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nodebb vulnerable to cross-site request forgery. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.8.

CVE-2022-3978 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-3978
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5gwx-wf9g-r5mx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Nodebb
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-3978

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Nodebb dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

nodebb fixed: 2.5.8 
npm install nodebb@2.5.8
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls nodebb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-3978, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls nodebb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nodebb in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.8), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls nodebb command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Nodebb, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A vulnerability was found in NodeBB up to 2.5.7. This affects an unknown part of the file /register/abort. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.5.8 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 2f9d8c350e54543f608d3d4c8e1a49bbb6cdea38. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

CVE-2022-3978 Affected Nodebb Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nodebb
npm/nodebb
npm
< 2.5.8
2.5.8

References

NVD — CVE-2022-3978 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3978
Nodebb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/issues/11017
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/2f9d8c350e54543f608d3d4c8e1a49bbb6cdea38
Nodebb Release RELEASE
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/releases/tag/v2.5.8
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.213555

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3978?
CVE-2022-3978 is a security vulnerability in Nodebb involving NodeBB vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Nodebb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.8 across affected packages: nodebb.
What version fixes CVE-2022-3978?
Upgrading to 2.5.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nodebb affected?
Yes, nodebb is affected in releases prior to 2.5.8. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3978?
CVE-2022-3978 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-3978?
CVE-2022-3978 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-3978?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls nodebb'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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