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CVE-2023-36818

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.58%

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CVE-2023-36818 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In affected versions a request to create or update custom sidebar section can cause a denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In affected versions a request to create or update custom sidebar section can cause a denial of service. This issue has been patched in commit `52b003d915`. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
DiscourseDiscourse3.1.0Beta5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36818?
Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In affected versions a request to create or update custom sidebar section can cause a denial of service. This issue has been patched in commit `52b003d915`. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-36818?
CVE-2023-36818 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36818?
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