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CVE-2022-46159

MEDIUM

4.3

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. In version 2.8.13 and prior on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta14 and prior on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, any authenticated user can create an unlisted topic. These topics, which are not readily available to other users, can take up unnecessary site resources. A patch for this issue is available in the `main` branch of Discourse. There are no known workarounds available.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score4.3

SeverityMEDIUM

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published12/2/2022

Last Modified11/21/2024

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

discourse:discourse

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-770

References

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382(security-advisories@github.com)

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxp(security-advisories@github.com)

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxp(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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