CVE-2025-29513: n/a
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in NodeBB version 4.0.4 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code via the admin API Access token generator. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-29513 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting NodeBB versions up to and including 4.0.4. The issue allows remote attackers to inject and store arbitrary code through the admin API Access token generator component. This vulnerability could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No official fix or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected NodeBB instance's administrative interface. This may lead to partial disclosure of sensitive information and modification of data within the scope of the admin API access token generator. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be exploited remotely without privileges (PR:N).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should exercise caution when using the admin API Access token generator and consider restricting access to trusted users only. Monitor official NodeBB channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-29513: n/a
Description
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in NodeBB version 4.0.4 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code via the admin API Access token generator. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-29513 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting NodeBB versions up to and including 4.0.4. The issue allows remote attackers to inject and store arbitrary code through the admin API Access token generator component. This vulnerability could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No official fix or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected NodeBB instance's administrative interface. This may lead to partial disclosure of sensitive information and modification of data within the scope of the admin API access token generator. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be exploited remotely without privileges (PR:N).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, administrators should exercise caution when using the admin API Access token generator and consider restricting access to trusted users only. Monitor official NodeBB channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a49b1d727e9c79719a8acb9
Added to database: 07/05/2026, 01:22:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/05/2026, 01:36:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/05/2026, 03:04:01 UTC
Views: 6
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