CVE-2023-38706

Public Exploit
Discourse vulnerable to DoS via drafts

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.1.1 of the `stable` branch and version 3.2.0.beta1 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, a malicious user can create an unlimited number of drafts with very long draft keys which may end up exhausting the resources on the server. The issue is patched in version 3.1.1 of the `stable` branch and version 3.2.0.beta1 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. There are no known workarounds.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: discourse discourse
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-7wpp-4pqg-gvp8 vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38706?
CVE-2023-38706 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38706?
To fix CVE-2023-38706, 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-2023-38706 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-38706 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-38706?
CVE-2023-38706 affects discourse discourse.
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