CVE-2022-31060

Name: CVE-2022-31060
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-14T21:15:16.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31060 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.8.4 in the `stable` branch and version `2.9.0.beta5` in the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, banner topic data is exposed on login-required sites. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.8.4 in the `stable` branch and version `2.9.0.beta5` in the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, banner topic data is exposed on login-required sites. This issue is patched in version 2.8.4 in the `stable` branch and version `2.9.0.beta5` in the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches of Discourse. As a workaround, one may disable banners.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Discourse	Discourse	< 2.8.4	—
Discourse	Discourse	2.9.0	Beta1

References

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/ae6a9079436fb9b20fd051d25fb6d8027f0ec59aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/17071Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-5f4f-35fx-gqhqThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/ae6a9079436fb9b20fd051d25fb6d8027f0ec59aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/17071Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-5f4f-35fx-gqhqThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31060?

How severe is CVE-2022-31060?

CVE-2022-31060 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31060?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST