CVE-2025-22601

Name: CVE-2025-22601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-04T21:15:27.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-22601 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can trick a target user to make changes to their own username via carefully crafted link using the `activate-account` route. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can trick a target user to make changes to their own username via carefully crafted link using the `activate-account` route. This problem has been patched in the latest version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Discourse	Discourse	< 3.4.0	—
Discourse	Discourse	3.4.0	Beta1

References

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-gvpp-v7mp-wxxwThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22601?

How severe is CVE-2025-22601?

CVE-2025-22601 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22601?

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