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HIGH

CVE-2021-43786

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software. In affected versions incorrect logic present in the token verification step unintentionally allowed master token access to the API. The vulnerability has been patch as of v1.18.5. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.

Technical details

Published
2021-11-29

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43786?

Nodebb is an open source Node.js based forum software. In affected versions incorrect logic present in the token verification step unintentionally allowed master token access to the API. The vulnerability has been patch as of v1.18.5. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.

Is CVE-2021-43786 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-43786 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-43786?

CVE-2021-43786 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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