NodeBB SQL Injection vulnerability
Published Aug 27, 2025 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-rfh2-8vxq-jqr8
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
NodeBB SQL Injection vulnerability
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QFinch assessment
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.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- GHSA-rfh2-8vxq-jqr8
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Sources and record history
Record history
Published Aug 27, 2025 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026