CVE-2022-36068

Discourse moderators can edit themes via the API

Description

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In versions prior to 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and prior to 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, a moderator can create new and edit existing themes by using the API when they should not be able to do so. The problem is patched in version 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. There are no known workarounds.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
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Affected: discourse discourse
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-6crr-3662-263q third party advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/18418 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/ae1e536e83940d58f1c79b835c75c249121c46b6 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36068?
CVE-2022-36068 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36068?
To fix CVE-2022-36068, 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-2022-36068 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-36068 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-2022-36068?
CVE-2022-36068 affects discourse discourse.
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