CVE-2025-24972

Name: CVE-2025-24972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-26T15:16:07.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-24972 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions `3.3.4` on the `stable` branch and `3.4.0.beta5` on the `beta` branch, in specific circumstances, users could be added to group direct messages despite disabling direct messaging in their preferences. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions `3.3.4` on the `stable` branch and `3.4.0.beta5` on the `beta` branch, in specific circumstances, users could be added to group direct messages despite disabling direct messaging in their preferences. Versions `3.3.4` and `3.4.0.beta5` contain a patch for the issue. A workaround is available. If a user disables chat in their preferences then they cannot be added to new group chats.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Discourse	Discourse	< 3.3.4	—
Discourse	Discourse	< 3.4.0	—
Discourse	Discourse	3.4.0	Beta1

References

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-4p63-qw6g-4mv2Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24972?

How severe is CVE-2025-24972?

CVE-2025-24972 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24972?

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