CVE-2024-21655
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2024-21655 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is a platform for community discussion. For fields that are client editable, limits on sizes are not imposed. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Discourse is a platform for community discussion. For fields that are client editable, limits on sizes are not imposed. This allows a malicious actor to cause a Discourse instance to use excessive disk space and also often excessive bandwidth. The issue is patched 3.1.4 and 3.2.0.beta4.
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 | < 3.1.4 | — |
| Discourse | Discourse | 3.2.0 | Beta1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-21655?
Discourse is a platform for community discussion. For fields that are client editable, limits on sizes are not imposed. This allows a malicious actor to cause a Discourse instance to use excessive disk space and also often excessive bandwidth. The issue is patched 3.1.4 and 3.2.0.beta4.
How severe is CVE-2024-21655?
CVE-2024-21655 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21655?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2024-21655?
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