CVE-2022-46159

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.

• CWE-770

• https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382Patch, Third Party Advisory
• https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxpThird Party Advisory
• https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382Patch, Third Party Advisory
• https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxpThird Party Advisory

Published

Dec 2, 2022

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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