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.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/4rdr/proofs/blob/main/info/NodeBB-v4.3.0.-SQL-Injection-via-search-parameter.md | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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History
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Information
Published : 2025-08-27 18:15
Updated : 2025-09-09 18:45
NVD link : CVE-2025-50979
Mitre link : CVE-2025-50979
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-50979
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Products Affected
nodebb
- nodebb
CWE
CWE-89
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
