CVE-2024-28242
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CVE-2024-28242 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can learn that secret categories exist when they have backgrounds set. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can learn that secret categories exist when they have backgrounds set. The issue is patched in the latest stable, beta and tests-passed version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should temporarily remove category backgrounds.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | < 3.2.0 |
| Discourse | Discourse | < 3.3.0 |
| Discourse | Discourse | 3.3.0 |
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-c7q7-7f6q-2c23Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-c7q7-7f6q-2c23Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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