CVE-2023-37904

Discourse Race Condition in Accept Invite

Description

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.0.6 of the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta7 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, more users than permitted could be created from invite links. The issue is patched in version 3.0.6 of the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta7 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. As a workaround, use restrict to email address invites.

Category

2.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: discourse discourse
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-6wj5-4ph2-c7qg vendor advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/62a609ea2d0645a27ee8adbb01ce10a5e03a600b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37904?
CVE-2023-37904 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37904?
To fix CVE-2023-37904, 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-2023-37904 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37904 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-2023-37904?
CVE-2023-37904 affects discourse discourse.
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