CVE-2023-32301

Name: CVE-2023-32301
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-13T22:15:09.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32301 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.0.4 of the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta5 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, multiple duplicate topics could be created if topic embedding is enabled. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.0.4 of the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta5 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, multiple duplicate topics could be created if topic embedding is enabled. This issue is patched in version 3.0.4 of the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta5 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. As a workaround, disable topic embedding if it has been enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Discourse	Discourse	< 3.0.4	—
Discourse	Discourse	3.1.0	Beta1

References

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-p2jx-m2j5-hqh4Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-p2jx-m2j5-hqh4Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32301?

How severe is CVE-2023-32301?

CVE-2023-32301 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32301?

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