CVE-2022-41944

Discourse users can see notifications for topics they no longer have access to

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. In stable versions prior to 2.8.12 and beta or tests-passed versions prior to 2.9.0.beta.13, under certain conditions, a user can see notifications for topics they no longer have access to. If there is sensitive information in the topic title, it will therefore have been exposed. This issue is patched in stable version 2.8.12, beta version 2.9.0.beta13, and tests-passed version 2.9.0.beta13. There are no workarounds available.

Categories

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
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-354r-jpj5-53c2 third party advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/c6ee28ec756436cc9ce154dd2c8e4c441f92f693 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41944?
CVE-2022-41944 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-41944?
To fix CVE-2022-41944, 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-2022-41944 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-41944 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-2022-41944?
CVE-2022-41944 affects discourse discourse.
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