CVE-2025-24972
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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 0.35% 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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | < 3.3.4 | — |
| Discourse | Discourse | < 3.4.0 | — |
| Discourse | Discourse | 3.4.0 | Beta1 |
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