HTTP: NodeBB User Profile About Me Stored Cross-Site Scripting

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known cross-site scripting vulnerability against NodeBB. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. Attackers can steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Extended Description

A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v3.11.0 allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the 'about me' section of their profile.

Short Name
HTTP:XSS:NODEBB-USR-ABT-ME
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
About CVE-2024-57041 Cross-Site Me NodeBB Profile Scripting Stored User
Release Date
06/23/2025
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3819
False Positive
Rarely

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