CVE-2022-31060

Banner topic data is exposed on login-required Discourse sites

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.8.4 in the `stable` branch and version `2.9.0.beta5` in the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, banner topic data is exposed on login-required sites. This issue is patched in version 2.8.4 in the `stable` branch and version `2.9.0.beta5` in the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches of Discourse. As a workaround, one may disable banners.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: discourse discourse
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-5f4f-35fx-gqhq third party advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/17071 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/ae6a9079436fb9b20fd051d25fb6d8027f0ec59a third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31060?
CVE-2022-31060 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31060?
To fix CVE-2022-31060, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-31060 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31060 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-31060?
CVE-2022-31060 affects discourse discourse.
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