How severe is CVE-2024-29316?

CVE-2024-29316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-29316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29316?

CVE-2024-29316 affects Nodebb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29316?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-29316 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29316 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0988.

When was CVE-2024-29316 published?

CVE-2024-29316 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29316

CVE-2024-29316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nodebb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0988
Affected product: Nodebb
Published: 2024-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NodeBB 3.6.7 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control, e.g., a low-privileged attacker can access the restricted tabs for the Admin group via "isadmin":true.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29316?: NodeBB 3.6.7 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control, e.g., a low-privileged attacker can access the restricted tabs for the Admin group via "isadmin":true.
How severe is CVE-2024-29316?: CVE-2024-29316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-29316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29316?: CVE-2024-29316 affects Nodebb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29316 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29316 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0988.
When was CVE-2024-29316 published?: CVE-2024-29316 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nodebb:nodebb:3.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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