CVE-2023-31142

Discourse's general category permissions could be set back to default

Description

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.0.4 of the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta5 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, if a site has modified their general category permissions, they could be set back to the default. This issue is patched in version 3.0.4 of the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta5 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. A workaround, only if you are modifying the general category permissions, is to use a new category for the same purpose.

Category

2.0
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: discourse discourse
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-286w-97m2-78x2 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-31142?
CVE-2023-31142 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-31142?
To fix CVE-2023-31142, 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-2023-31142 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-31142 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-2023-31142?
CVE-2023-31142 affects discourse discourse.
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