CVE-2022-41921
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CVE-2022-41921 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.9.0.beta13, users can post chat messages of an unlimited length, which can cause a denial of service for other users when posting huge amounts of text. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.9.0.beta13, users can post chat messages of an unlimited length, which can cause a denial of service for other users when posting huge amounts of text. Users should upgrade to version 2.9.0.beta13, where a limit has been introduced. No known workarounds are available.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | < 2.9.0 | — |
| Discourse | Discourse | 2.9.0 | Beta1 |
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/3de765c89524a526ce611e11468d758a471a933fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-mfh7-6cv6-qcccThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/3de765c89524a526ce611e11468d758a471a933fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-mfh7-6cv6-qcccThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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