CVE-2022-36057

Discourse-Chat Cross-Site Scripting issue for channel names and descriptions

Description

Discourse-Chat is an asynchronous messaging plugin for the Discourse open-source discussion platform. Users of Discourse Chat can be affected by admin users inserting HTML into chat titles and descriptions, causing a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. Version 0.9 contains a patch for this issue.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: discourse discourse-chat
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/discourse/discourse-chat/security/advisories/GHSA-3vf2-wrjx-p6xj third party advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse-chat/pull/1205 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36057?
CVE-2022-36057 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36057?
To fix CVE-2022-36057, 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-2022-36057 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-36057 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-2022-36057?
CVE-2022-36057 affects discourse discourse-chat.
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