CVE-2022-36068

Name: CVE-2022-36068
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-29T20:15:13.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36068 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In versions prior to 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and prior to 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, a moderator can create new and edit existing themes by using the API when they should not be able to do so. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In versions prior to 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and prior to 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, a moderator can create new and edit existing themes by using the API when they should not be able to do so. The problem is patched in version 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. There are no known workarounds.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.71%

49.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Discourse	Discourse	< 2.8.9	—
Discourse	Discourse	2.9.0	Beta1

References

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/ae1e536e83940d58f1c79b835c75c249121c46b6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/18418Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-6crr-3662-263qThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/ae1e536e83940d58f1c79b835c75c249121c46b6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/18418Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-6crr-3662-263qThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36068?

How severe is CVE-2022-36068?

CVE-2022-36068 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36068?

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